Cleveland's LeBron James dominates, locks up seventh straight NBA Finals berth
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James went off for 35 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and 1 block on Thursday as the Cavs scored a 135-102 blowout win over the Boston Celtics, advancing to the NBA Finals.
This will make the seventh consecutive finals with a LeBron-led team representing the Eastern Conference -- tying LeBron (and teammate James Jones) for the sixth-longest streak of all time, behind five members of the 1960's Celtics. This game also saw him pass Michael Jordan for the most career playoff points of all-time with 5,995. LeBron has averaged 32.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per game in the 2017 postseason.
James finished Thursday's series-clinching Game 5 with a huge 68.7 nERD, per numberFire Live.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Davis (knee) questionable for Lakers on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Spencer Dinwiddie playing with Lakers' second unit on Wednesday night March 27th, 2024
- Lakers starting LeBron James (ankle) on Wednesday, Spencer Dinwiddie to second unit March 27th, 2024
- Lakers starting Jaxson Hayes for injured Anthony Davis (knee) on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- LeBron James (ankle) available for Lakers on Wednesday night March 27th, 2024