I'll just say that's one of those cases where numbers tell you a lot less than skillset. I love me some metrics, but you have to attach a nose to them. In this case, a big issue is that Cleveland was a much better team in the playoffs than the regular-season. Their regular season was not indicative of how good they are capable of being. Boston was much more driven. It's certainly no compliment to Irving and the rest of the Cavs(sans LeBron who was pretty darn outstanding during the year as well), but it is what it is.
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Originally Posted by Groundhog
Kyrie's shot over Curry is one for the all-time highlights package, but I don't think I'll ever get the taste of Kyrie repeatedly dribbling the ball off his own feet in traffic in this past finals series out of mouth.
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I'll just say we watched a different series. That did happen, but 38, 40, and 26 in the last three games mostly going iso against an elite defender in Klay while making over half his shots(51%) also happened. That covers some mistakes.
I generally agree with your 'good for both teams' analysis.