LeBron’s Top Eight Moments Against the Boston Celtics

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5.  2011 Eastern Conference Finals: LeBron Finally Excises His Demons

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Just one year after Boston embarrassed LeBron in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, James and his new team were desperate to return the favor. Boston, heading into a crucial win-or-go-home Game 5, looked as though they might loosen the hands of death from their collective necks. That is, until James decided otherwise.

With the game tied at 87 apiece with just two-and-a-half minutes left on the clock, the King took over, scoring 10 straight monumental points, thereby sending his bitter rivals packing and securing his second career NBA Finals appearance. Revenge can be oh so sweet.

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Nick is currently enrolled as a communications student at Virginia Commonwealth University. He grew up just outside Akron, Ohio and has been a die-hard fan of all things Cleveland sports since birth. Even after all the sad moments from "The Move" to "The Decision," and everything in between, he remains optimistic about the future of his beloved teams. Nick is proud to be a contributor for Cavaliers Nation. You can follow him @nickversaw.