Kyrie Irving scores 27 with career-high 18 assists as Celtics defeat Raptors
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving scored 27 points (11-of-19 field goals, 2-of-2 free throws) with 5 rebounds, a career-high 18 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 3-pointers, and 7 turnovers in 38.0 minutes of a 117-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
What It Means:
Irving has now scored 22-plus in three straight games after not scoring more than 17 in the previous three outings. He's also recorded at least 1 steal and 1 block in three consecutive games for the first time this season. The Celtics host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Kyrie finished with 59.0 FanDuel points in the win. He's averaging 42.3 FanDuel points through 39 games this season.
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