Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving: Scores 33 in oss

Irving scored 33 points (11-22 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 126-113 loss to the Nuggets.

Analysis:

Irving's night was remarkable considering all he achieved in just 27 minutes on the court. He shot 50 percent from the floor, 80 percent from beyond the arc and a perfect 100 percent from the charity stripe. His performance on Wednesday only bolsters his standing among his peers as he now ranks third in the league in field-goal percentage among point guards (47.4 percent). Unless Cleveland blows out a team or rests their starters, Irving's output is almost guaranteed to be high as the team prepares for playoff action.