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Kyrie Irving looks just fine to start the NBA Finals

by Ricky O'Donnell
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NBA Finals 2015 Game 1: Warriors outlast Cavaliers in overtime to go up 1-0
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Ricky O'Donnell
Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He’s currently the Associate Director of Programming.

Worried about Kyrie Irving? Don’t be. The long layoff between series seems to have been a blessing for Irving, who’s off to a quick start against the Warriors in Game 1.

Kryie coast-to-coast!

Kyrie with the block:

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