Kyrie Irving has averaged 36.4 points per 48 minutes of clutch time, defined as the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when neither team is ahead by more than five points.

Irving is quickly developing a reputation as a clutch player.

“He’s not a household name as a closer, but we have a young man in [Irving] who can close games out,” Cavs coach Byron Scott said. “He’s proven that.”

Irving’s clutch time production ranks 15th in the league, ahead of notable closers Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Paul Pierce.