The Kyrie Playoff Chronicles: Part 2 – Series by Series
Posted: December 4th, 2024, 8:32 pm
If you thought we were done talking about Kyrie Irving, you were sorely mistaken! Like Kyrie himself, this deep dive is both dazzlingly brilliant and completely unnecessary—but isn’t that what makes it so much fun? Whether you’re here to fuel your obsession with advanced stats or just to marvel at how one man can make the playoffs so chaotic yet so captivating, welcome. This analysis helps no one and everyone at the same time. Grab your sage, spark a J, and let’s unravel Kyrie’s series-by-series playoff stats!
Series Legend:
1: Divisional Series
2: Conference Semis
3: Conference Finals
4: SLN Finals
Series-by-Series
Games Played: 104
Wins: 61
Losses: 43
Win %: 58.65%
PPG: 31.69
APG: 9.32
RPG: 5.59
Field Goal %: 48.65%
Field Goals Attempted/Game: 25.38
3PT %: 42.80%
Stocks/Game: 2.06
Stock-to-Turnover Ratio: 1.25
Final Table
Series-by-Series Highlights
Divisional Series (Round 1):
PPG: Peaks at 34.3, dominating early.
FG%: A blistering 51.7%, torching first-round defenses.
3PT%: 48.7% — defenders just aren’t ready for his step-back threes.
APG: 8.8, showcasing his playmaking when defenses collapse.
Stocks/Game: 2.2, proving he’s no slouch on defense.
Conference Semis (Round 2):
PPG: Stays strong at 32.47 — consistent scoring despite tougher matchups.
FG%: Slight drop to 47.9%, as defenses adjust.
3PT%: Big drop of in efficiency here at 40.6%.
APG: 9.1, upping those passing numbers.
Stocks/Game: 2.1, showing steady defensive effort.
Conference Finals:
PPG: A slight dip to 29.9, but still elite.
FG%: jumps to 48.4%, putting those top-tier defenses in a blender.
3PT%: 37.31%, Kyrie taking realigning his Shakras too seriously.
APG: 9.86, a bit more passing as the offense adjusts.
RPG: 5.43, staying consistent on the boards.
Stocks/Game: 1.86, staying disruptive defensively.
SLN Finals:
PPG: Drops to 26.5, is kyrie getting scared in the bright lights?
FG%: 44.30%, dropping to more natural numbers.
3PT%: A sharp jump to 44%, knocking down clutch triples.
APG: 10.14, Averaging a double-double in the finals......
Stocks/Game: 1.57, This drops kyrie below a positive Stock/TO, tough looks in the finals boss.
Final Analysis:
Kyrie Irving’s playoff journey is a masterclass in scoring and clutch performances. While these numbers are staggering, I was expecting more consistency throughout the playoffs, without the drop offs in the finals.
All in all, if you’re counting on Kyrie in an SLN Finals, he’s still your guy. He might not dominate every possession, but when the game’s on the line, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone better to take the shot—or rewrite the narrative.
Series Legend:
1: Divisional Series
2: Conference Semis
3: Conference Finals
4: SLN Finals
Series-by-Series
Games Played: 104
Wins: 61
Losses: 43
Win %: 58.65%
PPG: 31.69
APG: 9.32
RPG: 5.59
Field Goal %: 48.65%
Field Goals Attempted/Game: 25.38
3PT %: 42.80%
Stocks/Game: 2.06
Stock-to-Turnover Ratio: 1.25
Final Table
Series-by-Series Highlights
Divisional Series (Round 1):
PPG: Peaks at 34.3, dominating early.
FG%: A blistering 51.7%, torching first-round defenses.
3PT%: 48.7% — defenders just aren’t ready for his step-back threes.
APG: 8.8, showcasing his playmaking when defenses collapse.
Stocks/Game: 2.2, proving he’s no slouch on defense.
Conference Semis (Round 2):
PPG: Stays strong at 32.47 — consistent scoring despite tougher matchups.
FG%: Slight drop to 47.9%, as defenses adjust.
3PT%: Big drop of in efficiency here at 40.6%.
APG: 9.1, upping those passing numbers.
Stocks/Game: 2.1, showing steady defensive effort.
Conference Finals:
PPG: A slight dip to 29.9, but still elite.
FG%: jumps to 48.4%, putting those top-tier defenses in a blender.
3PT%: 37.31%, Kyrie taking realigning his Shakras too seriously.
APG: 9.86, a bit more passing as the offense adjusts.
RPG: 5.43, staying consistent on the boards.
Stocks/Game: 1.86, staying disruptive defensively.
SLN Finals:
PPG: Drops to 26.5, is kyrie getting scared in the bright lights?
FG%: 44.30%, dropping to more natural numbers.
3PT%: A sharp jump to 44%, knocking down clutch triples.
APG: 10.14, Averaging a double-double in the finals......
Stocks/Game: 1.57, This drops kyrie below a positive Stock/TO, tough looks in the finals boss.
Final Analysis:
Kyrie Irving’s playoff journey is a masterclass in scoring and clutch performances. While these numbers are staggering, I was expecting more consistency throughout the playoffs, without the drop offs in the finals.
All in all, if you’re counting on Kyrie in an SLN Finals, he’s still your guy. He might not dominate every possession, but when the game’s on the line, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone better to take the shot—or rewrite the narrative.