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Kyrie Irving carried the Cavaliers to a huge Game 4 win over the Celtics. With LeBron James in foul trouble, and Boston at one point leading by 16, it felt like the Celtics were going to steal both games in Cleveland. This is when Irving stepped up and delivered arguably the one of the greatest moments of his career.

Irving finished the game with 42 points and a 21 point third quarter. He was unstoppable at the rim and didn't even let a rolled ankle slow him down. As the Cavs pulled away late in the fourth quarter it felt like Irving had done everything he possibly could to wow the crowd. Then he gave them one more. A fake behind the back to cap off 42 points and the win.

This is just mean. The game was easily in hand by this point, but Irving wanted to cap it off with one last incredible highlight. Was it necessary? Not at all. Was it cool and should he totally do it again? Yes, 100 percent yes do this all the time please. 

This is the type of performance that makes Irving a legend in franchise history. He had the clutch shot in Game 7 of last year's NBA Finals, but to take over a game that LeBron was initially struggling in further cements his status. This will be a performance that is talked about for years as Irving's career continues to grow.