Cleveland Cavaliers: Four lessons from a crucial Game 4 victory

CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 21: Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a basket in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Cavaliers out-hustled the Boston Celtics to a 111-102 win in Game 4. The Cavs will head back to Boston with the series tied at two.

The Cavs got out to an early lead and never looked back. Cleveland’s eight blocks and 16 second chance points were the difference in this one. The Cavs’ physicality and willingness to do the dirty work is what has gotten them back into this series.

LeBron James was phenomenal once again as he finished the night with 44 points on 60.7% shooting from the field. James also added in five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Here’s what we learned from the win.

Lesson No. 1: LeBron is the all-time leader in made playoff field goals.

James added his name to another record on Monday night. He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabaar in all-time made field goals in playoff history.

.@KingJames reflects on passing @kaj33 to become the all-time #NBAPlayoffs leader in field goals made. #WhateverItTakes #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/iDFVbgLGy5
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) May 22, 2018

This was just another accomplishment for LeBron who already owns the record for most playoff points.

There won’t be many individual playoff records left standing when LeBron’s career is said and done.