Irving tallied a game-high 26 points (7-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT) and added four assists, three rebounds and three steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 104-89 Game 1 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old had rattled off three straight playoff performances with a field-goal percentage north of 50 percent, but fell well short of the mark Thursday despite his game-high scoring figure. Irving significantly supplemented his point total with a postseason-high 12 visits to the charity stripe, as he remained aggressive throughout the game despite the struggles with his accuracy. It was the All-Star guard's 13th game in 15 postseason contests with 20 points or greater, and his third straight playoff tilt with three steals. Irving will undoubtedly be an integral part of the Cavs' effort to pull the upset in a pivotal Game 2 on Sunday night before heading back to Cleveland.