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3 Takeaways from the Boston Celtics 122-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies

By Michael James

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies during a game at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies during a game at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Master-Class from Kyrie Irving

Irving was spectacular against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday and he was spectacular again Friday against Memphis. He finished with 38 points on 14-21(wow) shooting, 11 assists and seven rebounds. Irving could once again get any shot he wanted or get to anywhere on the floor he desired, which continues to be his most valuable characteristic.

Irving has assumed leadership of the Celtics both on and off the floor. As Brad Stevens said, leadership starts on the floor. If anyone has an issue with Irving’s comments over the past week, it’s hard to deny the fact that he’s backing it up with some his best basketball of his career.

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