In addition to the surprise loss suffered by his team, Kyrie Irving experienced a stormy comeback in the midst of the audience at TD Garden. The Brooklyn point guard obviously spoke on this point in a post-match conference, referring to his recent controversial comments.
As James Harden said a few minutes after the final buzzer, this negative result could borrow something beneficial for them. Defeated to everyone’s surprise 119-125 in Game 3 against Boston, the Nets were brought back to earth by a glowing Jayson Tatum. The evening will even have proved particularly difficult for a specific New Yorker.
For the first time back in a partially filled TD Garden, Kyrie Irving suffered muscular treatment from the crowd present this Friday in the legendary room. Prepared for such a reception, the Brooklyn leader was not surprised at a press conference, and even expressed his satisfaction with this welcome.
Kyrie Irving talks about the reception he got in Boston:
“It’s basketball. I’ve been in a few environments in my life. As long as it’s just strictly the nature of basketball out there and nothing extra I’m cool with it” pic.twitter.com/VsxzGXpSYi
— Nets Videos (@SNYNets) May 29, 2021
It’s basketball. I have been through several environments in my life. Like I said before, as long as it stays in the nature of basketball, and it doesn’t go beyond, that’s fine with me.
Before moving to Massachusetts, Uncle Drew was afraid of having to suffer the outbursts of some C’s fans, that he accused of racist acts.
Obviously, no such incident was to be deplored last night, which may justify Kyrie’s satisfaction. Despite this, the former member of the Green Army had all the trouble in the world to shine in the previous theater of his exploits. Dropped by his shot (6/17 on the match), he scored only 16 points, to the delight of the Garden spectators.
However, no time to mull over this poor performance for Irving, since game 4 of the series will be held on Sunday. He will undoubtedly try to raise his head there, and show all observers his strength of character. Marcus Smart will have to expect a completely different direct opposition than the one he has had recently.
Shaken from a statistical point of view, Kyrie Irving nevertheless affirms that this drop in power has no relation to his tough reunion with the Celtics Nation. He will be able to prove it tomorrow, with the help of a service of his standing.
