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LeBron James: 10 Best Playoff Performances

By Chris De Silva

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and head coach Tyronn Lue celebrate on the podium after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and head coach Tyronn Lue celebrate on the podium after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Game 5 at Golden State, 2016 NBA Finals

After suffering a loss at home in Game 4, the Cavaliers travelled to Golden State to presumably see the Warriors crowned back to back champions.

Or so we all thought.

James’ jump shot as working right from the tip-off, as he hit four three-point shots en route to a 41-point, 16-rebound, seven-assist performance.

Defensively, James was spectacular once again as he punctuated his performance with three steals and three blocks.

James and Kyrie Irving turned in their finest performance as a duo as Irving also added 41 points in a 112-97 win for the Cavs.

The Game 5 win was the beginning of what was to be a historic turnaround for the Cavaliers.

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