Top 10 Scoring Performances by LeBron James in a Cavs Uniform

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8. 45 Points in Game 7 of Eastern Conference Semifinals

On May 18, 2008, against the Boston Celtics, the Cavaliers come up short 97-92, despite 45 points from James. The Cavaliers were unable to stop Paul Pierce who tossed in 41 on the afternoon. James’ aggressive play saw him go to the free throw line 19 times in the game, converting on 14 of those opportunities.

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Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.