Just how difficult was Kyrie Irving’s buzzer-beater? Austin Rivers breaks it down! | NBA Today

Just how difficult was Kyrie Irving’s buzzer-beater? Austin Rivers breaks it down! | NBA Today
Austin Rivers, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst react to Kyrie Irving’s lefty buzzer-beater against the Denver Nuggets and debate whether Luka Doncic and Kyrie is a good enough duo for the Dallas Mavericks to make a deep playoff run.
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0:00 Nuggets vs. Mavericks recap
2:20 Court Work with Austin Rivers
5:15 Luka and Kyrie duo enough for Mavericks to make a deep playoff run?
8:40 Victor Wembanyama’s Nets vs. Spurs highlights
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[@PurhellGel]

A midrange skyhook with the left hand for the game. That was crazy.

[@Long-live-niket148]

hes left handed its just the same as most people chucking up and hitting a runner with their right

[@kingkc5455]

hes ambi @@Long-live-niket148

[@kobeandgary]

That's not a skyhook, it's a floater.

[@sirdamos8253]

@@Long-live-niket148but how many people are doing that from 20 feet out against a guy that’s one foot taller than them?

[@Long-live-niket148]

i would assume most skilled small guards@@sirdamos8253

[@RocPackk]

that shot is history

[@MISTERBLVNCO]

With no food or water in his system. Amazing !!

[@warlord8521]

Ever missed school lunch cause it was nasty and had gym at the end of the day

[@dylanhenry1861]

@@warlord8521you could still drink water though. No water during a sport would be tough

[@warlord8521]

@@dylanhenry1861 we don’t know if he broke his fast I’m Muslim too

[@JT_1998]

@@warlord8521bro ur a hater shut up

[@seeyalater3510]

@@warlord8521he ;iterally revealed he was fasting so that defeats your argument

[@AllanWilliams-yh7dt]

Y'all remember when Kyrie was the most hated guy on the court.? Now he's the most loved.. what a tale of Villain to Hero..

[@hardkore360]

That was the LeMedia 😂😂😂

[@danielgarcia5245]

Modern day batman

[@TheOne62403]

He got the top two craziest game winners, ever. 💯💪🏾

[@user-bd9qv2km9d]

Yep

[@Black____]

Nah

[@Glock__Coma]

Kawhi

[@YahwehDrake]

And what if he would’ve hit that one in his brooklyn debut against Celtics !

[@JohnnyBananas7x]

Stop

[@chuckyhooper1171]

By far the coldest game winner I've ever seen 🥶🥶🥶 a 20 foot running floater 🥶🥶🥶 with the off hand🥶🥶🥶🥶 nasty work

[@luisdeloera74]

He’s ambidextrous he don’t got a off hand and he was born lefty

[@realamerican8069]

Facts! To score with your off hand while going left is crazy! Poor Jokic he did all he could to defend it.. these casuals don’t understand the difficulty of the shot.. lol they simplify everything..

[@devontef.8943]

@@luisdeloera74many don’t know that fact about him

[@kylebushnell2601]

Practice

[@luisdeloera74]

@@devontef.8943 I seen it in a video once he said at catholic school they would swat his left hand if he used it

[@tigerhoods7927]

Kyrie Irving is without a doubt the most skilled player to EVER touch a basketball

[@khakisuitANDting]

No he's not, stop. It's just fashionable to say that because same people can't say he is one of the best of anything else meaningful and they have to find a title for him cuz he so good he should be crowned something. Steph is more skilled.

[@khakisuitANDting]

They act like he does that shhht every day.

[@grattten98]

@@khakisuitANDtingwhat does curry have over kyrie except for his 3 point shooting? Not saying Kyrie is better than Steph, but he definitely has more skills.

[@givemethat2715]

@@khakisuitANDtingbeing Steph is some kinda diagnosis at this point. You really just typed he is more skilled then Kyrie after seeing this buzzer beater? Steph has never been in the conversation buddy. In case you were too young to see, go watch the head to head matchups in playoffs and regular season games and don’t get to sad after what you see.

[@givemethat2715]

@@kylebushnell2601 without a doubt! GTFO To have any doubts you have to have one. So much of other actual NBA players said the same thing. The only close one is Kobe, but honestly the finishing and handling is unmatched even by Kobe.

[@imamfproblem1320]

I've never seen a shot like that with a left hand for the buzzer man this dude skill is superb

[@kobebryant2566]

They didn't even put his most iconic left handed finish - 2016 finals game 7 against Draymond - in the comp

[@khakisuitANDting]

Good for him to do that every 9 years.

[@gregoryharris4674]

I said the same leaving that out is crazy

[@jerrandorose5443]

Because they want to give lebron all the credit.

[@kobebryant2566]

@@khakisuitANDting casualism

[@jamalfrancis2135]

Took me a minute to get used to Ky in a Mavericks jersey..I'm gradually buying in

[@imdbtruth]

Kyrie will elevate his legacy in Dallas.

[@matthewcharboneau733]

I like how the ref goes "boom"

[@iTuber012]

I miss when they used to go crazy on blocking foul signals

[@williamvelazquez659]

Murray and jokic are like in shock when Kyrie Irving hit that shot and lukas is all smiles 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@hiimty8540]

I didn’t realize he was that far back

[@smooth2477]

Can’t believe he was fasting and had no food or drink the whole day and still had the energy to play

[@ahmeddhere1154]

Islam is truth

[@khakisuitANDting]

Funny, cuz if you told Kyrie that about someone else, he would call it fake news or conspiracy so good that you give him that grace instead of the skepticism he normally dishes out from his end.

[@khakisuitANDting]

Espn fools with their standard overreaction. Mavericks ain't doing shhht.

[@saycheese6773]

@@ahmeddhere1154Jesus Christ as savior and lord is the truth buddy

[@footballlife1543]

​@khakisuitANDting Kyrie has you sick right now. Go somewhere else to troll.

[@williamvelazquez659]

Lukas is leading the nba in scoring 34 points per game..

[@SarcasticSloth69]

A Luka/kyrie duo can definitely make the conference finals. The real question is can the role players around them can actually step up. Mavs are consistently inconsistent. Doesn’t matter if Luka and Kyrie go off, they’re in the bottom half of the playoff picture cause of face injuries and inconsistent shooting/defense

[@antwandavis1776]

Next to his mentor, KOBEAST the most skilled player!!

[@victorvic4659]

Mavs "no defence" narrative will not change until playoffs. Mavs fans will be there when Mavs beat anyone in 1st round(besides Denver)

[@ExtremelyBlazing]

Nobody wants to see kyrie in playoffs trust me

[@gabrielahunamba7273]

They’re using defensive numbers that span the entire season like our defensive identity didn’t completely change post deadline

[@Kelbonobo]

@@mattcouldwell9706hes saying people are gonna get scared to play Kyrie in the playoffs

[@mattcouldwell9706]

@@Kelbonobo My bad, Luka and Kai are as scary duo as it gets

[@Kelbonobo]

@@mattcouldwell9706 yes indeed

[@foundationsyth9825]

I know Kyrie hit one of the nastiest shots in NBA history, but man Luka is ice vold with that 3. He had all the pressure. Kyrie misses and it goes to OT, Luka misses the deep 3 and the game is over. I love this team. If they could get a defensive PG, they would be so good

[@sirdromos2769]

When gafford start for dallas. Dallas has been the 9th best defense. So yeah Austin....

[@daniel.Rangers2023]

Not only that but when Gaffoed goes out, you gotta deal with another 7 foster in Lively. The Mavericks have the best center duo in the NBA and its not even close. I think Austin Rivers is just upset that he hasn't won a ring

[@christrammell3575]

Exactly they keep throwing out these numbers when the majority of those games were before the trade. Stop saying they don’t play D. Yesterday was all about D fool

[@daniel.Rangers2023]

@@christrammell3575 I think former NBA players don't even see how the Mavs play defense.

[@juniorbayanimonzon6410]

From philipines shout out ! We love NBA ❤❤❤

[@born4gr8ness_]

Don't let him get that mask or uncle drew getting his 2nd title 🥶🙏🏾💯

[@DFW817]

Windhorst is a known Mavs hater. Love seeing him see Kyrie so happy and thriving.

[@tolstoyed]

when did he hate on them?

[@user-cq7oo2qn3f]

​@@tolstoyed u can search for it here on yt. I saw clips too of him somewhat hating on the mavs

[@ExtremelyBlazing]

That lay against the kings in 2016 was nastyyyy probably the greatest lay I’ve ever seen

[@gregoryharris4674]

They left out his lefty finish and one on Dray in the finals 2016

[@LosoDrizzy]

Kyrie is actually a lefty. He just learned to use his right due to school early on in life

[@lv_lambo3162]

This up there w/ J Kidds inbound alley oop to Vince Carter 🔥🔥🔥

[@tigerhoods7927]

lol if Kyrie was 6’6 he could be the best player ever

[@X_KMD]

Please lol he’s not even the best player ever at his own height

[@ti84satact12]

If he was 6’6”, he probably wouldn’t work as hard! Talent and skill are usually inversely proportional!

[@antoniobrown6581]

Or Iverson

[@Silvannax11]

Basically pg lol

[@donaldgayheart3739]

Austin rivers said he don’t see mavs beating clippers or Timberwolves in a 7game series, that’s crazy cause mavs got two of the best clutch player in the league

[@carlosnajar9154]

Austin Rivers riding his dad's coat tails

[@MochaeMoepfli]

Do we know if this is a Sky hook , Push shot or a floater yet? The side movement makes everything confusing.

[@Riggpoppa]

I've been trying to figure it out since he made the shot. It's a mix of different shots. We might just have to name it after him.

[@kevinbrowne3089]

It's a baseball throw/arm slot. Crazy.

[@TunjungUtomo]

let's just call that The Kyrie

[@bb-nt3uz]

Seen it live place was rocking

[@jp23x]

Good for the mavs man, i hate seeing them so low in the west

[@tolstoyed]

the most minutes any mavs starting 5 spent on the court together this season is 90 minutes. they battled with injuries all season long. their record could’ve been way worse

[@jackdanielss]

One of the best game winners I've seen

[@marcusjohnson6627]

How is it possible for ESPN to put together the most unlikeable group of analysts 😂

[@justprintandwrap]

It was a crazy amazing shot.

[@antoniobrown6581]

That's Old Skool Uncle Drew style.

[@moiznoorani2640]

this shot and then doing it while fasting for ramadhan

[@ashokathegreat4534]

‘Fasting’ is not eating two huge meals everyday

[@MileekGinn]

That beat tho 🔥

[@WholeLottaBryce]

I haven’t been this happy for someone since Bron won in LA 💯

[@reggiefurlow1]

So great to hear about him for actual basketball! This makes me happy

[@DadamnDeal]

My man in the post game looking like Whole Foods Mr.T😂😂Kyrie is a savage.

[@charleswilder7167]

Kyrie so cold 🥶 I sat and listened to Malika talk.

[@TrippyPee]

They should’ve showed dat and 1 lefty he had on Draymond in 2016 finals🔥

[@QuencyNoel-iq3mg]

I WAS SAYING THE SAME THING!!!

[@QuencyNoel-iq3mg]

How ESPN FORGOT KYRIE LEFT HAND SHOT OVER DRAYMOND GREEN IN THR FINALS!! GAME 7

[@laneyj]

that might be the best lay ever.

[@HectixTimes]

I cant blame them for missing it honestly. Kyrie got so many amazing shots his highlight real would be years long if they wanna put in every tough shot he’s made. Lol

[@ashokathegreat4534]

And what has he achieved since?

[@SandyMcJeeb]

Bruh I though the title said Austin Reaves and he was Windhorst in the thumbnail😭😭😭

[@almightyzoee2655]

Glad to say i saw the finals shot over curry AND this gamewinner LIVE 🙌🏾

[@theradzone934]

“They’re still in the play-in.” For how much longer? Half game out with one of the easiest remaining schedules.

[@davidfam2147]

Iguodala steps into the room "Told Ya So"

[@jdash24ful]

The fact that he fasted lol that’s what yall should be talking about! Amazing!!

[@badnewsgaming9056]

They living and dying by the “they don’t play defense” take and stick to the season averages when 1. All season have dealt with more injuries than practically anyone 2. Have been literally different team since the trade deadline. Just ridiculous takes on the Mavs. They will see.

[@robertotorres2245]

Mavs in a 7 game series could beat anyone in the west

[@Lolofor_life]

I believe that besides Denver

[@Anthony-nd6vk]

Wemby should be DPOY

[@omgrashad6956]

Man this dude Wemby different!! 🫣

[@ralphthompson355]

The hesi he gave Jokic game him a little separation

[@Remy2947]

I don't think the Mav have enough. They can't stop teams when they need to. Scoring and going basket for basket isn't going to win a chip.

[@thazsar]

Mavs have changed both their offensive and defensive scheme in the last several games. They are, literally, a completely new team that we haven't seen in years

[@bryce2fadeway]

Why reporters not telling more that kyrie Irving did this.... WHILE FESTING FOR RAMADAN. THAT'S EVEN MORE INSANE!!

[@Ant-Tee]

Kyrie clutch! That was a Anta sneakers shock wave 5 shot!

[@killacam4416]

We just going to forget bout the Pels

[@D14nDahlan]

*INSANE* thats it... *INSANE!!!*

[@JonathanWoodall]

This shot is the equilibrium between skill and difficulty (I.e. meaning it was hard but not lucky vs like a full court heave). Only thing I can think of like it is Kobe vs Toronto and Luka’s floater vs Memphis but even that one I feel like was more luck than skill.

[@kennethprice1833]

We not gonna talk about Austin rivers free mason checkerboard jacket smh

[@lante07]

CAP @ 3:17 ... Austin Rivers never played perfect defense in his life

[@bestt2252]

😂 lol I guess he feels that way compared to the defense the clowns he has to work with would put up

[@mathewmcfool]

I hit the same exact shot in my sleep last night

[@kiingrasta]

That light skin guy sounds like Matt Barnes. 😂

[@danieljovacon8626]

Their roles might be Option-1 and Option-2 but they're still both viewed as Tier 1 players in their team.

[@richardhoward9470]

Kyle's game has always been a killer. Plays hard all the time. A while ago SAS said he should retire during the covid years 😅

[@blainepearson522]

Kyrie Abdul Jabbar 😂 That lefty hook was disgusting

[@HotdogJuice]

Kyrie is actually left handed but shoots with his right... amazing!

[@thel1195]

That's the last shot in HORSE for E. After he makes it, you just quit and say, "Yeah, that's game"

[@juniorbayanimonzon6410]

Number 1 sport here in the philipines is basketball

[@warlord8521]

They don’t know how hard that is none of them did anything spatular I’m surprised perk even sweated

[@04lmoney]

Austin looking like a whole picnic blanket

[@Sonnel_James]

Dame with the "most skilled mf ever bra" 😂

[@juniorbayanimonzon6410]

Many pilipinos idol the NBA player

[@LeapingRat]

whats crazy to me is the distance. to put it into context, he shot that a little out from a high school 3pt line. left handed.

[@Dracula_777]

He’s first game winner was a left hand layup but never show it

[@laceeahfoo]

nawww facts perk every team except Denver defense looks shaky

[@8oogeymvn]

If ya’ll gonna show a montage of Kyrie hitting lefties you have to include the one he hit over Draymond in the Finals.

[@tobuku23]

Been rocking with Kryrie Irving since Duke not surpised... Victer Wembanyama is with no doubt THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AND DEFENSIVE PLAYER OR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AS WELL THERE IS NO DOUBT THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE!!!!

[@313drepeso313]

KY is definitely the most skilled PG finisher EVER!!! Arguably best in league history!!! That shot was SICK... assassin!!!

[@user-yz4bo9xn1k]

Those earrings need to go dam my mom wore those in the 70s hahaha

[@jonathanseverino2645]

If Victor becomes the face of the league I’m done watching the Nba

[@TheAeroRising]

I guess I'm going to be "that" guy since everyone else is only giving the one perspective. I can argue he only took that shot because it was a tie game and he had nothing to lose. It was a bad shot. Obviously it's a great make and he is one of the most skilled ever. I'm just SAYING let's calm down.

[@realamerican8069]

How was that a bad shot? He had a 7 footer on his right side! Smh You casuals say the darnest things.

[@lovemycity420]

What made the shot great was the IQ of Jokic! Jokic sat on his right, basically taking that hand away, he literally said, I’m going to take every reasonable shot from you and Kyrie went in the bag😂! It was the only shot available to him and he took it, it was a horrible shot!😂

[@lovemycity420]

@@realamerican8069they be just talking….😂

[@Alx390]

Jesus can Windy hate anymore 😂 He still salty he’s actually happy in Dallas

[@mariopippin3008]

lol what the KECK was Hardaway on when he got Murray rebound about to bust of the blocks like usain bolt? did he not know a timeout advances the ball even quicker? teehee

[@jayjenkins7747]

Them highlights from Victor wembanyama r scary ..he might juss become the goat if he stays healthy

[@Sonnel_James]

Kyrie looks like he's waving a wand out there is just magic

[@vg1024]

2:45 "shows you the level of confidence he has in his off hand" -- kyrie's left-handed. His left hand is his strong hand.

[@user-xw7oh3vh3h]

He will win both awards, Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year

[@selanyimambwe8194]

I don't know basketball that much but I think the mavericks need a big man to supplement everything that luka and kayrie are doing

[@The_North_Star]

Did they miss the part of him being ambidextrous? lol.

[@joemorante8399]

That is called a hook/Floater shot

[@okbutyumadtho]

I know it looks different, but it's not impossible to do. 100 pushups, 100 situps, 100 squats everyday is all it takes. Trust me.

[@craigburnett6099]

I so wanted Mavs to make offseason trade w Lakers for Kyrie. I thought it was only a matter of time till he drives a wedge in team but I’m glad to say I’ve been wrong. He has been better than we hoped for.

[@user-zt4su4ku6n]

Don’t tell me nothing about no player from 60s & 70s

[@imdbtruth]

Kyrie's shot was impressive, but Luka's shot was CLUTCH!

[@SanaVitaYT]

David Robinson was 27 as a Rookie...

[@SanaVitaYT]

Kryie the goat

[@CHADSTER954]

Patty Mahomes 13 beers deep “greatness, doggg” 1:57

[@TheAeroRising]

Unfortunately, I know how the Universe works. The NBA Gods slipped up and made Wemby too great. Enjoy it while you can because the Universe will do something to make sure this doesn't continue.

[@user-tg5lc8gy7j]

Nah Wemby is beastie ngl