performing an apparent spiritual ritual by waving a burning substance in his hands before tipoff, then proceeded to torch his former team.After receiving hugs and high-fives at midcourt before tipoff from former teammates Tristan Thompson, Marcus Smart and others, Irving got down to business and handed out some punishment to the Boston Celtics.
He scored 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting and had seven rebounds, five assists and two steals helping the Brooklyn Nets rout the Celtics 113-89 on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams.Irving’s full game was on display.He knocked down a 3-pointer over Semi Ojeleye from the left wing after creating a smidgeon of space with a pump fake.