10 under-the-radar facts about Birthday Boy Kyrie Irving

#1 Irving holds the Cavaliers franchise record for most points scored in a single game

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On 14th March 2015, Kyrie Irving played perhaps the best game of his career so far against defending champions San Antonio Spurs. In 47 minutes of game time in a match that went to overtime, Uncle Drew razzled and dazzled his way to 57 points on 20-of-32 shooting, including a perfect 6-of-6 from 3-point territory.

Every time the Spurs made a run, Irving made a hardly believable shot. He put on display his full arsenal of moves that day, with ankle-breaking crossovers through 3 or 4 defenders, long-range excellence and post moves that left his defender helpless. He even made a game-tying, buzzer-beating 3-pointer to tie the game at 110 that left spectators speechless.

Irving's 57 point total for the game, in addition to being the Cavaliers' franchise record for point scored in a game, is also the highest points total by a player in a game against the Spurs. In addition, it holds the record for most points by a player in a game against the defending champions during the 3-point era.