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Ranking LeBron James Top 10 Playoff Records

By Tevin Williams

Mar 31, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a dunk in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a dunk in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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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 /

#9: Best Scoring Average In Elimination Games

LeBron James has averaged 32.9 points per game when facing elimination in the playoffs, the highest scoring output of all time. LeBron’s mark is ahead of Michael Jordan (31.3 points), Wilt Chamberlain (31.1), and Allen Iverson (29.8).

James’ most recent elimination games came in Games 4 and 5 in the 2017 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, where he was spectacular. LeBron put up a 30-point triple-double in Game 4, leading Cleveland to a 137-116 win. In Game 5, LeBron led all scorers with 41 points to go along with 13 rebounds and 8 assists as the Cavaliers were eliminated.

LeBron has had many noteworthy performances in elimination games throughout his career, but his most memorable will always be Game 7 against the Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. James had 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, including “The Block” on Andre Iguodala.