Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got an up-close look of just just how good Kyrie Irving is with the basketball in his hands. The Brooklyn Nets superstar toyed with his taller defender on Friday, in the third period of the two teams' clash at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Brooklyn gave Uncle Drew an isolation play at the top of the left wing, and their NBA champion point guard did the rest. Irving masterfully broke down SGA's defense and had him guessing on which direction to go. After a series of dazzling crossovers, the Nets guard finished it off with a nifty spin move to create space for a gorgeous fadeaway for the difficult deuce. Irving even banked the shot from a ridiculously challenging angle.

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Kyrie Irving and the Nets have been rolling as of late following back-to-back letdowns against the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers.

Brooklyn has won its last four contests in dominating fashion and even started hot against OKC. Irving has been sensational during that stretch, pouring in 27.9 points, 5.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals entering Friday's game for the Nets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, meanwhile, is a decent defender himself, but it's just impossible to stay in front of Irving once he starts to make his move.