BREAKING: Kyrie Irving Made NBA History In Celtics-Mavs Game

Kyrie Irving moved up on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list.

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter in game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

UPDATE: The Mavs lost by a score of 106-99.

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Boston Celtics (at home in Texas) for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

During the first half, Kyrie Irving made NBA history by moving ahead of five-time NBA Champion Derek Fisher (2,146) and Hall of Famer Gary Payton (2,155) for 56th on the all-time playoff points list.

Following Payton and Fisher, the next player for Irving to pass will be Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (2,194).

Kyrie Irving is SIZZLING in the 1st half of Game 3 🔥

20 PTS and 4 3PM on ABC! pic.twitter.com/hDgNqBh5WP

— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024

Irving got off to an excellent start to the game with 20 points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 8/14 from the field and 4/5 from the three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time.

KYRIE LOCKED IN. pic.twitter.com/DonNfYHxbn

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 13, 2024

Based on how poorly Irving played in Boston, his start to Game 3 is an extremely promising sign for Mavs fans.

In Game 2, Irving had 16 points, two rebounds and six assists while shooting 7/18 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range.

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter during game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Irving is in his second year with the Mavs, and he finished the regular season with outstanding averages of 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 41.1% from the three-point range in 58 games.

This is his fourth time in the NBA Finals.

In 2016, Irving helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA Championship over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Let it fly, Kai 🏹 pic.twitter.com/Nne9tBEnQI

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) June 13, 2024

The Mavs trail the Celtics 0-2, and Game 4 of the series will be on Friday evening (also in Dallas).