On Sunday, Kyrie Irving delivered a moment that will be part of every recap at the end of the season. With the game on the line against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, Irving executed a sensational game-winning floater, with his off hand, securing a 107-105 victory for his team.
The game saw numerous lead changes, with both teams showcasing their championship ambitions. However, it was Irving’s moment of magic that stole the headlines.
As the clock ticked down, the Mavericks had possession with the score tied at 105. The atmosphere in the arena was electric, the fans on the edge of their seats. The inbound play was crucial, and Irving, known for his clutch performances, was the man of the hour. With just 2.1 seconds remaining, he received the ball and faced the daunting task of making a shot over the outstretched arms of Nikola Jokić.
Irving, with his trademark confidence, launched a left-handed floater from behind the free-throw line. As the ball sailed through the air and swished through the net as time expired, the crowd erupted, and Irving’s teammates rushed to celebrate with him.
As always and expectedly, NBA Twitter reacted accordingly, praising Irving for the insane game-winner.
Kyrie the most skilled mf ever bra…
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) March 17, 2024
This might be my favorite shot of Kyrie’s game winner. Literal art pic.twitter.com/Y720LWjhYS
— Jo (@MavsStan41) March 18, 2024
I jumped off my couch screaming after Kyrie’s game-winning shot from behind the free throw line for the Mavericks over the reigning champs Nuggets!! It’s one of the greatest, if not the greatest, left-hand game-winning shot I’ve ever seen
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 18, 2024
Seriously can we just appreciate DLive trying to figure out how Kyrie made that happen? pic.twitter.com/VLoQCnZBPo
— Brittany Cohen (@Brittcoco13) March 18, 2024
Luka crying like that’s his first time ever seeing someone help him out
— david (@davethe_king69) March 18, 2024
Luka Doncic can’t believe he has a teammate this good finally Kyrie Irving is too clutch man, he made that insanely difficult left hand hook look shot over a 7 foot Jokic like a routine shot. One of the best, toughest game winners of all time, Kai is too skilled
— yul (@siryungyul) March 18, 2024
Patrick Mahomes to Kyrie Irving: “Greatness dawg, greatness.” pic.twitter.com/uIq9Vr3y3K
— Mavs Fans For Life (@MavsFansForLife) March 17, 2024
“Hey Dad, how was it witnessing Ramadan Kyrie?”
pic.twitter.com/RTenWFjAzC— Kyrie Center (@kyriecenterig) March 18, 2024
Kyrie that is sooooooo tough
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) March 17, 2024
No doubt Kyrie Irving will go down as the most skilled player ever to play in the nba ♾️ https://t.co/THh0vZIvy4 pic.twitter.com/a5AbWZXCp6
— Mamba 〽️ (@imbranzo) March 18, 2024
Me seeing Kyrie getting tons of love on every platform pic.twitter.com/xl96TAiLjG
— Kyrie Center (@kyriecenterig) March 18, 2024
If Kyrie was 6’6 he’d be considered the greatest scorer ever
— Calenta (@NBAPaint1) March 17, 2024
Kyrie after hitting that game winner over Jokic: pic.twitter.com/XXa2mO3FxM
— Lou (@ItsLouFrFr) March 17, 2024
Holy Kyrie!!!! That was incredible!
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) March 17, 2024
