On this day in sports history June 7th, 2012
Facing elimination and trailing 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, LeBron James delivered one of the greatest playoff performances in NBA history to keep Miami’s season alive.
LeBron finished with:
• 45 points
• 15 rebounds
• 5 assists
• 2/4 from three
It remains one of only four performances in NBA playoff history with 45 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists.
• Wilt Chamberlain — 50 PTS, 15 REB, 6 AST vs. St. Louis Hawks (April 10th, 1964)
• Kevin Durant — 49 PTS, 17 REB, 10 AST vs. Milwaukee Bucks (June 15th, 2021)
• LeBron James — 45 PTS, 15 REB, 5 AST vs. Boston Celtics (June 7th, 2012)
• Russell Westbrook — 45 PTS, 15 REB, 7 AST vs. Utah Jazz (April 25th, 2018)
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