Kyrie’s monthly splits

[tarheelsxxiii]

In a recent thread, I stated that some of Kyrie's points seem empty -- specifically, I noticed more one-on-one while others were standing around looking less engaged.  These stats seem to support just that.

Why would you equate one-on-one with "empty"?

I think the more natural definition of "empty" is "scored when the outcome of the game isn't in question." Like, garbage time, or lots of first quarter scoring and then disappearing in the 4th.

And as we all know, neither of those things describe Irving's scoring.

Fair enough, semantic difference.  Less involvement of teammates in the offense.  Probably not by design, possibly necessary at times... but the team was at its best when he was facilitating for others.