Boston Celtics Find Oasis in Phoenix Late, Defeat Suns 116-109

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 08: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics controls the ball off a turnover against the Phoenix Suns during overtime of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 8, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Celtics defeated the Suns 116-109 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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Kyrie Irving walks off the court (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Celtic of the Game: Kyrie Irving

Who else could it be on a night like this?

Kyrie Irving scored 39 points, along with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and a block in 43 minutes of action to lead his Celtic teammates to an overtime victory against a motivated basketball club in the Phoenix Suns.

Not only did Irving put up 39 points but he did so with Haircut Kyrie-level efficiency, on 13-for-28 shooting, with six three-pointers.

Irving was the reason the Celtics are able to leave Phoenix with a win as the other offensive stars Jayson Tatum and Al Horford had subpar offensive games.

It’s nights like these that should remind everyone just how special of a talent Kyrie really is and how fortunate the Celtics are that he is committed to playing out his career donning the Celtic Green.

Although depending on Irving to save them every night with performances (especially being that he will be missing the game against the Utah Jazz to mourn his grandmother) like this one is a recipe for disaster, a win is always preferred to a loss.

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Gordon Hayward makes his first trip back to Utah as his 7-4 Boston Celtics will play the 5-6 Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah tomorrow night at 9:30pm EST.

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