Kyrie Irving carves up Bulls' defense for layup

By Pat Bradley

Boston Celtics fans, avert your eyes. Kyrie Irving is at it again.

The Cavaliers point guard scored 17 points in the first half of Monday’s Game 1 between the Cavs and Chicago Bulls’ in the Eastern Conference semifinals, including a stretch with 10 consecutive points.

Irving razzled and dazzled his way to a four-game sweep of the Celtics last month, and it seems he’s up to the same tricks Monday night vs. the Bulls.

See the incredible play that served as a microcosm of Irving's first half here.

The Cavaliers led the Bulls, 49-44, at halftime. Bulls point guard Derrick Rose went toe-to-toe with Irving to begin the night, scoring 16 points in the first half.

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