It was a game that showcased one of the best outside shooting anyone has ever seen from the King. By the time his virtuoso performance was over, LeBron James had delivered an impressive spectacle that led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the dismantling of the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 128-110 victory.
James’ turnaround, fallaway jumper was as sharp as it has ever been on Thursday night as he rained down multiple shots from the perimeter at Air Canada Centre. He finished the game with 43 points and 14 assists, just missing out on a second consecutive triple-double with eight rebounds.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, James’ 43-point, 14-assist game was the first of its kind in playoff history.
Everyone was in awe of the four-time MVP’s shooting exhibition as opposing players, former teammates, fans and the media gushed at the masterpiece painted by one of the game’s greatest master artists. James trended on Twitter with NBA players tweeting as if they hadn’t gone up against the Cavs forward during the season.
Here are some of the awe-inspired thoughts and praises that players heaped upon the King:
Didn't see the Game, but from highlights seems like Bron did a lot of his work in the " midrange" Don't be fooled into believing it's all 3's or layups.
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 4, 2018
Mid range
— Wade Baldwin IV (@The_Fourth_Wade) May 4, 2018
I know Lebron hit some crazy shots but the way he gets everyone involved and how he sets them up for good looks and looks for mismatches is amazing. He’s bball IQ is out of this world
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) May 4, 2018
This is amazing to watch man, nothing they can do about it when he makes those shots
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) May 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/dekker/status/992193332565762049
Man this is insane…..💯💯💯
— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) May 4, 2018
If Lebron hitting fadeaways like that…. nobody can guard him…💯💯💯🤦🏾♂️
— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) May 4, 2018
That’s like 10 fadeaways lol. #KANG
— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) May 4, 2018
🐐?
— Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) May 4, 2018
I don’t get it… are the coaches that stubborn that they rather bron go 1 on 1 instead of doubling him. If he get 40 you ain’t beating him. This bron different 😂
— malcolm delaney (@foe23) May 4, 2018
Raptors just not going to get past bron 😂😂😂
— malcolm delaney (@foe23) May 4, 2018
Sheeeeesh
✌🏿— Ekpe Udoh (@EkpeUdoh) May 4, 2018
Yes esp mentally.. Bron has their number.. No one to really match up with him and hard to play a traditional 5 vs Bron esp with Love on the floor https://t.co/vN1mD2kZfc
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) May 4, 2018
Sheesh Bron
— Big Ju (@j3vans1_) May 3, 2018
@KingJames Sheesh🤦🏾♂️
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 4, 2018
Just saw the LBJ highlights…. WOW 😲
— Pat Connaughton (@pconnaughton) May 4, 2018
