Kyrie Irving Made NBA History In Mavs-Celtics Game

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

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Boston Celtics (in Massachusetts) for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Through his first 21 minutes of playing time, superstar point guard Kyrie Irving had ten points and three assists while shooting 5/10 from the field.

He also made NBA history by moving ahead of Hall of Famer Ray Allen (449) for 74th on the all-time playoff assists list.

Following Allen, the next player for Irving to pass will be Hall of Famer Jo Jo White (452).

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— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) June 10, 2024

Irving is in his second season with Dallas and has been an excellent fit next to superstar forward Luka Doncic.

He is currently averaging 22.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 40.2% from the three-point range through the first 18 games of the 2024 playoffs.

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

This is Irving's fourth time in the NBA Finals, but his first appearance since the 2017 season when he was on the Cleveland Cavaliers (seven years ago).

June 9, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) and forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter in game four of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The former Duke star was the first pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and he is in his 13th season in the league.

In addition to the Cavs and Mavs, he has also spent time with the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics.

His career averages are 23.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 39.3% from the three-point range.

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first quarter in game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Game 3 of the series with the Celtics will be on Wednesday evening in Dallas.

The Mavs trail 1-0.