There was nothing complex about Cleveland's fourth quarter strategy against the Orlando Magic. It was give the ball to James at the top of the key, step back and see what wonder he could create.
It was all LeBron, all the time down the stretch. And it was impressive – even by the highest MVP standards.
As good as 37 points, 14 rebounds and 17 assists may sound for James, his fourth-quarter flourish was even more impressive in this 112-102 victory. James either scored or assisted in 32 of the 34 points in the fourth.
Cavaliers 112, Magic 102: Recap | Box Score
Magic Lead 3-2 | Next Game: Saturday @ Orlando, 8:30 PM ET
Magic Lead 3-2 | Next Game: Saturday @ Orlando, 8:30 PM ET
If he wasn't scoring, he was making sure one of his teammates did when it mattered most. While everyone marveled at this one-man show, and the Magic kept waiting for him to wear down, he never faltered.
It wasn't like he was playing point guard and moving the ball. It was James holding the ball like it was a last possession, waiting to make his final move. Except, he did it from start to finish of the fourth quarter.
"You never want to disappoint the home crowd. It was win or go home,'' James said. "You have to do everything sometimes.''....................
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