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“Kyrie Irving who? Welcome back, Lance Stephenson!! blast from the past in Indy”: NBA Twitter reacts to the Pacers guard dropping 20-points in six minutes of the first quarter and getting MVP chants

Arjun Julka
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"Kyrie Irving who? Welcome back, Lance Stephenson!! blast from the past in Indy": NBA Twitter reacts to the Pacers guard dropping 20-points in six minutes of the first quarter and getting MVP chants

Lance Stephenson shines for the Indiana Pacers, scoring 20-points in the first quarter in a game that marked the return of superstar Kyrie Irving.

With many players entering the league’s COVID-19 protocols, teams have engaged in signing former NBA players on short-term contracts to fill up their rosters. One such player is Lance Stephenson, who returned to the Indiana Pacers for the third time in his career.

Wednesday night’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers had superstar Kyrie Irving returning for the first time since last year’s playoffs. However, Irving’s comeback got overshadowed by Stephenson’s incredible first-quarter performance.

The 31-year old dropped 20-points in the first quarter, playing a mere 6 minutes. The Pacers arena erupted with MVP chants for Stephenson. The Pacers guard drilled a 3-pointer to end the first quarter and celebrated with his iconic air guitar.

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Stephenson stunned everyone in a night that was supposed to be Irving’s grand comeback to the hardwood.

NBA Twitter reacts to Lance Stephenson dropping a mammoth 20-points in the first quarter.

Stephenson had the following to say about his incredible first-quarter performance.

“I’ve been working out two years, just waiting for this moment. So happy to be at home, and I’m just happy we’re playing hard, playing together, playing the right way, and making the right passes.”

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka

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Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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