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Kyrie Irving comes from NOWHERE to block Steph Curry’s game-winning layup

by Rodger Sherman
Updated

Curry’s bucket would’ve given the Warriors the lead. Instead, Irving blocked him and after a missed game-winning attempt by the Cavs, Game 1 headed to overtime. The Cavs lost, but this was still pretty incredible.

Kyrie had stuffed Steph earlier, too.

★★★

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