Kyrie Irving gave a heartfelt explanation for how he dominated a crucial play-in game while fasting for Ramadan

• Like other Muslims, Kyrie Irving is fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
• Despite the change in energy consumption, Irving dominated the Nets' play-in game to clinch a playoff spot.

Kyrie Irving dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA's play-in game on Tuesday night, clinching a playoff spot for the Brooklyn Nets.

Irving had 34 points and 12 assists, making his first 12 shots from the field in the 115-108 win.

But what makes Irving's performance even more impressive is that, as a Muslim, he is fasting for the month of Ramadan. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, even if they have a must-win basketball game that starts just before sunset.

After the game, Irving was asked on TNT how he found the energy to play so well. Irving shrugged off any hardship he might have faced by noting that Muslims all over the world participate in the practice without issue.

"It's a journey with God, and I am not alone in this," Irving said. "I have brothers and sisters all around the world that are fasting with me. We hold our prayers and meditations very sacred. And when you come out here, God is inside me. God is inside you. God is inside all of us. So, I'm walking with faith, and that is all that matters."

Irving went on to suggest that it is important for him to showcase the talents that God gave him, no matter what time of year it is.

"And when I get a chance to do this in this type of arena and showcase my talents that have been granted to me strictly from God, I'm humbled," Irving said.

The Nets will now face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Cavs will move to the other side of the play-in tournament to face the winner of the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks for the final playoff spot.