Kyrie Irving's auspicious return

So Kyrie Irving is back.

But is he back?

Well, Irving led Duke with 14 points and added four boards, two steals, and 2-2 shooting from three in the 20 minutes. He also had a steal and coast-to-coast layup with an athletic finish where he switched hands. It was classic Kyrie Irving.

But Duke's star guard did most of his damage in garbage time and, for much of the first half, he looked rusty, a step slow, and a bit out shape. That said, he still looked like Kyrie Irving. And as he got his legs under him, he got better, even if it was against a No. 16 team that had already accepted defeat.

I don't see any reason why Irving can't work his way back to 100% by the Sweet 16.

And that is a scary thought for Duke's bracket.