LeBron James' Game 7 against Indiana Pacers makes the list of his best playoff performances

Jay Asser 19:54 30/04/2018
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  • LeBron James rises up for a jumper in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.

    LeBron James keeps adding chapters to his stellar career, with the latest being his outstanding series against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.

    With the Cleveland Cavaliers facing elimination in Game 7, James rose to the occasion with 45 points on 16-of-25 shooting to go with nine rebounds and seven assists.

    The effort features in our list of LeBron’s best postseason performances.

    Vs Indiana Pacers, Game 7 of 2018 Eastern Conference first round

    Maybe it’s recency bias, but LeBron’s 45 points in Game 7 to beat the Indiana Pacers has to be on the list for multiple reasons. For one, it was the second-most points ever scored in a Game 7 win, and secondly, it capped a series in which James carried the Cavaliers with three 40-point efforts.

    Vs Boston Celtics, Game 6 of 2012 Eastern Conference Finals

    Any list of LeBron’s best playoff performances has to include his legendary Game 6 against the Celtics on the road in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. It was a turning point for James as his 45 points, 15 rebounds and five assists shifted the series, his rivalry with Boston and his career.

    Vs Detroit Pistons, Game 5 of 2007 Eastern Conference Finals

    James hasn’t put on a better one-man show than his dominant effort in Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals. At just 22, LeBron scored 25 straight points and 29 of the Cavaliers’ final 30 – including the game-winner in overtime – to finish with 48 and a win over a veteran Pistons side.

    Vs Golden State Warriors, Game 7 of 2016 NBA Finals

    Was LeBron’s Game 7 against Golden State in the 2016 NBA Finals one of his best statistical games? No. But recording a triple-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists – along with the famous chase-down block – in the biggest game of his career and the Cavaliers’ history was a remarkable feat.

    Vs San Antonio Spurs, Game 7 of 2013 NBA Finals

    The 2013 NBA Finals are remembered for Ray Allen’s clutch 3-pointer in Game 6, but LeBron’s play in Game 7 was crucial to closing out the series. James had 37 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 5-of-10 on 3s and nailing a last-minute jumper to seal his second title and second Finals MVP.

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