Tag: Lebron James

NBA: Cavaliers down Raptors in second-round playoff opener

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Monday, leading the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 116-105 in the opener of their second-round playoff series. Kyrie Irving added 24 points and 10 assists while Kevin Love had 18 points and nine rebounds as the Cavaliers seized the edge in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference matchup with game two set for Wednesday. The Cleveland-Toronto winner next faces Washington […]

NBA: Cavs sweep Pacers in exciting Game 4 finish

By Josh Tolentino | EBC Sports  INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in team history, the Indiana Pacers were swept in a seven-game Playoffs series as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed the four-game sweep after a 106-102 victory Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers scrambled back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit and took a brief 102-100 lead. But LeBron James responded with a three pointer over Myles Turner, halting a Pacers 9-0 run and putting the Cavs up […]

NBA: James passes Bryant for third on playoff scoring list

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Lost in the excitement surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers stunning 26-point rally to beat the Indian Pacers Thursday was LeBron James moving into third place on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list. James nailed a three-point shot in the first half to give him 13 for the game and 5,641 for his playoff career, passing Kobe Bryant for the third spot in postseason scoring. Only Michael Jordan, with 5,987 points, […]

NBA: James’ Cavaliers stun Pacers with record rally

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James led a fourth-quarter assault as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a playoff record by storming back from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 on Thursday. James tallied 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Cavaliers who seized a 3-0 lead in the best of seven Eastern Conference first-round series. James passed Kobe Bryant for number three on the league’s career playoff scoring […]

NBA: Irving shines as Cavs take grip on Pacers

LOS ANGELES,United States (AFP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a fierce late fightback from the Indiana Pacers to hold on for a 117-111 victory and take a 2-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference playoff duel on Monday. The reigning NBA champions appeared to be cruising to a comfortable win after opening up an 18-point lead at the end of the third quarter in front of their home fans […]

NBA: LeBron pays tribute to grieving Thomas

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James paid tribute to Isaiah Thomas on Monday, offering his condolences to the grieving Boston Celtics star following the death of his sister in a car crash at the weekend. Thomas fought through tears to score 33 points in Boston’s opening playoff defeat to Chicago on Sunday, just a day after his sister Chyna’s death. Speaking during Cleveland’s shootaround ahead of their Game 2 against Indiana on Monday, […]

NBA: LeBron confident as NBA playoffs begin

by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to defend their NBA crown as the postseason gets under way this weekend with the Golden State Warriors desperate to reclaim their throne. The Cavaliers stumbled into the playoffs after an erratic finale to the regular season which saw them pipped for the number one ranking in the Eastern Conference by the Boston Celtics. But […]

NBA: LeBron to miss Cavaliers’ season finale

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James will not play in Cleveland’s final regular season game against the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed on Tuesday. James, who missed the Cavaliers’ defeat to Miami on Monday after suffering a calf strain, will sit out Wednesday’s clash with the Raptors, general manager David Griffin said. James’ absence comes with Cleveland battling to regain the number one ranking in the Eastern Conference. The reigning NBA Finals champions […]

NBA: Royal beating for Celtics as King James leads Cavs’ romp; Westbrook waits

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 36 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers pounded rivals Boston to regain control of the Eastern Conference on Wednesday, while Russell Westbrook’s bid for NBA history was delayed. The titanic battle between Cleveland and Boston — neck and neck at the top of the conference — never materialized as a fired-up Cavs roared to a 114-91 rout against a shellshocked Celtics. The win completed a 3-1 season series […]

NBA: James hits 40-point triple-double as Cavs win Pacers thriller

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored a 40-point triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed on the heels of Eastern Conference leaders Boston with a 135-130 double overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. James finished with 41 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists for his 11th triple-double of the season and the 53rd of his career in a crucial win for the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Pacers star Paul George led the […]

NBA: James scores 34 as Cavs stop slide with win over Sixers

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 34 points as the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers brought their miserable March to a close with a 122-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points while Kevin Love added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who still trail the Boston Celtics for first place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers had lost three straight and five of their prior seven games, […]

NBA: James takes charge; Irving exits with sore knee

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kevin Love returned from knee surgery, but Kyrie Irving made an early exit with knee problems of his own as the Cleveland Cavaliers toppled the Utah Jazz 91-83 on Thursday. The Cavaliers can thank their lucky stars they still have a healthy four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, who was more than happy to pick up the slack. As soon as Irving realized his wonky left knee was acting up […]