The Nets topped the Celtics, 141-126 in Game 4 of their best-of-7 series, however, after the win, Irving didn’t spend any time talking about the game itself.
Getty Images Kyrie Irving of the Nets dribbles the ball against the Celtics during the first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series The Brooklyn Nets topped the Boston Celtics,141-126 in Game 4 of their best-of-7 series, which gives the Nets a commanding 3-1 lead, however, following the win, Irving didn’t spend any time talking about the game itself during media availability. Thanks to one ignorant Celtics fan. The latest Celtics news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Celtics newsletter here! Join Heavy on Celtics! Irving spent over eight minutes fielding questions about the belligerent spectator who tossed a water bottle at him as the All-Star point guard was making his way into the tunnel following the win. Someone tossed something at Kyrie on his way off the court. Here’s the video via @Joe_Sway pic.twitter.com/gw9NxR5IWk John Zannis (@John_Zannis) May 31, 2021 “It’s unfortunate that sports has come to a lot of this kind of crossroads where you’re seeing a lot of old ways come up,” Irving said after Sunday’s win over the Celtics. “It’s been that way in history in terms of entertainment, performers, and sports for a long period of time. Underlying racism and just treating people like they’re in a human zoo.
