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Top 10 Scoring Performances by LeBron James in a Cavs Uniform

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Brad Sullivan

3. LeBron Hits Game Winner, Drops 45

On May 3, 2006, in James’ first playoff series, a dramatic final minute of Game 5 against the Washington Wizards had the Cavaliers holding a three-point lead with 57.9 seconds left. With 30.5 seconds remaining, Cleveland trailed by one, 118-117. James made two free throws five seconds later, but Gilbert Arenas connected on his own pair of charity tosses. James then won the game on a driving layup with 0.9 seconds left to give him 45 on the night. Two nights later, the Cavs advanced to the next round.

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Brad Sullivan

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.

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