"Kyrie Irving seems drawn to these moments, the kind that make some players look for open teammates or fade into the corners of the court.

Not the Cavaliers new star. He wants to decide outcomes. There is no fear of failure. It's a trait that cannot be taught.

Anyone who's been paying attention knew how the Cavaliers' last play would unfurl Sunday night. Irving would get his high screen and drive to the rim. There were lots of good quotes coming from the Cavaliers locker room following the improbable 88-87 victory over the Celtics in TD Garden, but this might be my favorite:

"I knew I wasn't going to settle for a jump shot, that's for sure," Irving said. "