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Kyrie Irving made a strong impression on Cleveland fans during the Cavaliers' free scrimmage at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday.
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It’s only been seven quarters of high-level pick-up basketball, but rookie point guard Kyrie Irving is already giving Cleveland a reason to be excited about the upcoming compressed NBA season. During Friday night’s preseason bout in front of approximately 27 Pistons fans in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Irving came off of the bench for the Wine and Gold, but finished the contest with...

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Cavaliers 91, Pistons 87

Kyrie Irving scored 21 points in his first exhibition game - including five free throws in the final minute - in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 91-87 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Irving, the top pick in this year's draft, wasn't in the starting lineup, but he looked comfortable in what was a sloppy game. Both teams have a lot of work to do before their...

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Irving impresses new fans in Cavs' scrimmage

Kyrie Irving made a strong impression on Cleveland fans during the Cavaliers' free scrimmage at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday.

Irving gets 21 as Cavs drop Pistons in exhibition

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Kyrie Irving scored 21 points in his first exhibition game - including five free throws in the final minute - in the Cleveland Cavaliers ' 91-87 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

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Irving impressive, Cavaliers beat Pistons 91-87

Kyrie Irving scored 21 points in his first exhibition game — including five free throws in the final minute — in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 91-87 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Cavs win first preseason game vs Pistons 91-87

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