Kyrie faces up to rivals

KYRIE Irving has returned to Boston’s line-up with a mask to score 25 points in the Celtics’ 109-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets – their 13th straight NBA victory.

The Celtics are unbeaten since an 0-2 start heading into their showdown against NBA champions the Golden State Warriors.

Irving missed one game with a minor facial fracture after he was elbowed by teammate Aron Baynes.

He fiddled with the mask frequently, but it didn’t affect his play.