Top 10 Scoring Performances by LeBron James in a Cavs Uniform

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7. 49 Points in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

On May 20, 2009, in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals, James’ 49 wasn’t enough as the Orlando Magic won 107-106. He scored 26 in the first half, but the team wasted a 15-point halftime lead. After James converted a three-point play with 25.6 seconds remaining to make it 106-104, Lewis stuck a dagger in the Cavs’ hearts on a three with 14.7 seconds to go for the win.

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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.