NBA: Watch Kyrie Irving speed through Wolves defence

Kyrie Irving succumbing to weight of expectations of Brooklyn Nets' fans could very well be wish of rivals of Nets this season. However, if Nets' rival fans were dropping penny after penny in wishing well, ir efforts failed to materialize as Kyrie Irving dropped 50 points on his debut for Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Irving, who moved to Nets after an arguably disappointing season with Boston Celtics, displayed his complete arsenal of showmanship as he dazzled in his debut for Nets.

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In dropping a 50-point display against  Minnesota Timberwolves, Irving became just seventh player in Nets' history to net 50 points in a game. For Irving, this was his first 50-point display in his career. His dominating display against Timberwolves consisted of 17-of-33 shooting, with a 7-of-14 showing coming from three-point range. That's one way of anuncing yourself to Nets fans. 

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Irving's impressive display, however, proved to fall just short, as Minnesota Timberwolves emerged winner against Brooklyn Nets by a slim margin of 127-126. Irving racked up 12 points in opening period of game. He also recorded his first basket after just under three minutes as a Net. re was a moment when Irving was on song. That is when this happened. 

Irving asserts dominance

Irving appeared to count each defender he beat during a fastbreak opportunity. Irving took his time but suddenly stepped it up a tch, as he beat three Wolves players who tried to block shot. He n got caught up in moment and appeared to count each defender he beat after netting basket. Interestingly, during his 50-point display, Kyrie Irving also went on to set a record. former Celtics star w holds record for most points in an NBA debut. Nets fans will be licking ir lips at prospect of having one of most potent scorers in league, as Nets look to challenge for crown this season. 

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