Lebron - 40 pts, 18 rebs, 9 asts, 2 blks, 2 steals

[pauk]

Sickest statline of the playoffs so far.... :bowdown:



PS: Respect to Wade aswell, he showed up tonight with 30-9-6!

[imdaman99]

wade was the biggest reason they won the game... but yeah nice stats :bowdown:

[selrahc]

he was carried by haslem

[Jimbozeubuen]

gotta admit, those stats are pretty sick :bowdown:

[Kews1]

great game by both of them in what was a vital game for Miami :bowdown:

[bdreason]

wade was the biggest reason they won the game... but yeah nice stats :bowdown:


So Wade not playing like a piece of shit is the reason they won the game? :oldlol:

[Mr Clutch Melo]

BEAST:bowdown:

[mans1ay3r]

:applause:

[MostHated305]

:lebronamazed:




:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[MostHated305]

:lebronamazed:




:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[imdaman99]

actually surprised he didnt run up the court with 4 seconds left to get that last assist

[EnoughSaid]

Great to see Wade and LeBron playing as top 5 players. But how the hell can you doubt that LeBron is the MVP? Dude is so important to every aspect of the game, and he contributes so much. :bowdown:

[lebeast666]

Pretty much a SiCK triple double

[pauk]

http://gifsforum.com/images/gif/haters%20gonna%20hate/grand/spideyhaters.gif

[Noob Saibot]

The MVP has spoken! But shout to Wade and Haslem, dem cats put in work too! :pimp:

[francesco totti]

he proved why he is the mvp today. Sice statline, sick performance.

luckily for him he got help from wade to win the game, because the rest of the heat team is beyond poor

[imdaman99]

So Wade not playing like a piece of shit is the reason they won the game? :oldlol:
wade has paul george covering him, who is a great defender. lebron has danny granger, who is a princess on him

[Quickening]

LeGawd.:bowdown:

[Alamo]

If only he could do that in the finals against a good team

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[DuMa]

i was waiting for this. too bad he needs to do that 2 more times just to get past the pacers

[EricGordon23]

LEBRON went HAM

[Rnbizzle]

Can't believe you guys are still hating. Enjoy this beast of a player while he's still in his prime.. you're missing out if you don't. This statline is unreal man.

[All Net]

Props great game by both lebron and wade

[Simple Jack]

I can't even put up those numbers in 2k12 with cheats. That's absurd. Hell of a game for Bron + 2nd half for Wade and 4th for Haslem.

[truhooper]

:applause: :bowdown:

[imdaman99]

If only he could do that in the finals against a good team

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
kinda redundant statement :lol what are the odds are a scrubby team from the west makes the finals :oldlol:

[Derka]

Someone's Mickey Mouse Underoo's are short of space right now, I bet. A little bit, though.

[macmac]

70 27 15 that's a crazy ass statline for the dynamic duo...that's like a wilt stat line right there..

[dazzer87]

:applause: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Askmeificare]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Noob Saibot]

We are still witnesses :bowdown:

[gengiskhan]

faaak Kobe

thats all I have to say.

LBJ is really a team leader & aint a one trick pony shooting bricks like Kobe. He really helped out struggling wade to get a 30 pts game.

That back door dunk off LBJ assist changed Wade's poor efficiency. Wade made like 10 straight FG

will we ever see Kobe do that with Bynum or Gasol.

Never.

LBJ with all the criticism, hatred is still the best leader a team can ask for.

[PTB Fan]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[PyrrhusX]

Awesome job by lebron, wade and Haslem tonight, they really grounded out the win. The next game is gonna be pivotal so I wonder what will happen.

Is there any news on bosh?

[imdaman99]

faaak Kobe

thats all I have to say.

LBJ is really a team leader & aint a one trick pony shooting bricks like Kobe. He really helped out struggling wade to get a 30 pts game.

That back door dunk off LBJ assist changed Wade's poor efficiency. Wade made like 10 straight FG

will we ever see Kobe do that with Bynum or Gasol.

Never.

LBJ with all the criticism, hatred is still the best leader a team can ask for.
meanwhile, we have already seen kobe win 2 championships with gasol and sometimes injured bynum.

but thats ok, because 10 straight FGs by wade are better than 2 straight rings :bowdown:

[kurt_rambis]

he's a goddamn freak

but.....

wade/lebron FG - 27-50

rest of team FG - 11-30

they need both guys to go crazy just to beat the pacers...not a great sign

[pegasus]

I gotta give him props. He came out determined to win this game. Played like an MVP. No flopping, no working the refs.:applause:

Wade was HUGE in the second half, and Haslem was perhaps their best player in the 4th.

[LamarOdom]

Finally showing why he is MVP!

LeBeast:bowdown:

[upside24]

Can't believe you guys are still hating. Enjoy this beast of a player while he's still in his prime.. you're missing out if you don't. This statline is unreal man.
:applause: My thoughts exactly.

[Simple Jack]

I gotta give him props. He came out determined to win this game. Played like an MVP. No flopping, no working the refs.:applause:

Wade was HUGE in the second half, and Haslem was perhaps their best player in the 4th.

Pegaus giving LeBron credit? Only after a 40/18/9/2/2 game???


:lebronamazed:

[pauk]

The MVP has spoken! But shout to Wade and Haslem, dem cats put in work too! :pimp:

Absolutely... he didnt had it going on early but Lebron set him up very often, most of his assists was to Wade actually... this i guess got him into a great rythm and then he got hot :bowdown: ...

[alwaysunny]

Whether he'll disappoint in the future remains to be seen. But for now, bow down to the KING

:bowdown:

[PJR]

LeGawd and Flash answered the bill tonight. Beasts.

[pauk]

I gotta give him props. He came out determined to win this game. Played like an MVP. No flopping, no working the refs.:applause:

Wade was HUGE in the second half, and Haslem was perhaps their best player in the 4th.

Damn Pegasus... :cheers:

[bmulls]

he's a goddamn freak

but.....

wade/lebron FG - 27-50

rest of team FG - 11-30

they need both guys to go crazy just to beat the pacers...not a great sign

They are playing without Bosh...Can you picture the Lakers without one of Gasol or Bynum, except even worse because they have better role players?

[RRR3]

faaak Kobe

thats all I have to say.

LBJ is really a team leader & aint a one trick pony shooting bricks like Kobe. He really helped out struggling wade to get a 30 pts game.

That back door dunk off LBJ assist changed Wade's poor efficiency. Wade made like 10 straight FG

will we ever see Kobe do that with Bynum or Gasol.

Never.

LBJ with all the criticism, hatred is still the best leader a team can ask for.
Oh boy, some dork brought up Kobe. So much for this thread
http://i.imgur.com/zsghQ.gif

[pegasus]

Pegaus giving LeBron credit? Only after a 40/18/9/2/2 game???


:lebronamazed:
When are you gonna give Kobe any credit? After his sixth ring?

[upside24]

I gotta give him props. He came out determined to win this game. Played like an MVP. No flopping, no working the refs.:applause:

Wade was HUGE in the second half, and Haslem was perhaps their best player in the 4th.
:biggums: :applause:

[RRR3]

I gotta give him props. He came out determined to win this game. Played like an MVP. No flopping, no working the refs.:applause:

Wade was HUGE in the second half, and Haslem was perhaps their best player in the 4th.
Pegasus praising LBJ?
http://h8.abload.de/img/is-this-real-lifekhvu.jpg

:applause:

[Heavincent]

What I've learned from this thread:
















Cat claws are definitely not designed for hard wood floors.

[KingBeasley08]

unreal :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[RRR3]

What I've learned from this thread:
















Cat claws are definitely not designed for hard wood floors.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[StateOfMind12]

I didn't even realize he put up those numbers outside of scoring when the game was over. I knew he scored a lot of points in the game but I certainly didn't realize he got 18 rebounds today.

He played tremendous today even with his back against the wall so much props to him.

[TheMan]

Great game by LeBron, shows he ain't going down without a fght but it's not a great sign that he needs to be HUGE along with Wade to beat Indy.

Haslem stepped up but I still get the feeling the Heat won't beat the elite teams if his team mates continue to stink...the EC just not that great.

[Simple Jack]

When are you gonna give Kobe any credit? After his sixth ring?

I've given him plenty of credit; search my posts if you care that much.

[PianoMan]

Oh boy, some dork brought up Kobe. So much for this thread
http://i.imgur.com/zsghQ.gif
Lmfao :roll: :roll:

[Anaximandro1]

:lebronamazed:




We are not worthy

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[leopoldstotch]

we are talking about an individual playoff performance unprecedented that hasn't been seen since charles barkley versus the sonics in 1993.

[madmax]

is this the highest scoring playoff game thus far?:applause:

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

insane numbers for Lebron.
Truly beasting.
NBA hasn't seen anything like that in a loooooong time.

[blacknapalm]

incredible game. you have to wonder how much it took out of him though...you don't just replicate these games. if they survive this series, they just have to hope bosh returns. i don't see them winning it all w/out him

[leopoldstotch]

so i guess this is what happens when you anger the beast (lebron)? :lol

[Heavincent]

is this the highest scoring playoff game thus far?:applause:

Kobe had 43 against the Nuggets.

[KG215]

pauk should be able to get off for days to this game.

Gotta hand it to LeBron he played a great game. He did what he had to do in order to keep this series competitive. It'd be nice to see him do it 2-3 games in a row and in the finals but, in the right now, that was a phenomenal performance.

[WeGetRing2012]

And the Heat win by 8 :lol

And he wasn't in a clutch situation :lol

dickriders are funny

[Lordragoonx1x]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Proved that he was the mvp today on a must win game. Props to Lebron.

[Ruutu]

Best player in NBA right now!

[jlauber]

This performance probably won't be enough to satisfy the Leborn-bashers, should Miami not win a title this season, but the reality is...Lebron is the ONLY player in the NBA today, that is capable of these types of games.

[Rose]

:applause:

[LABean]

Good for him. :applause:

I was kinda rooting for them after I realized how much Granger reminds me of KG. I hate players like that.
inB4 Mind games. :blah

[YAWN]

Other than lebron and rondo, i can't remember any players from the past decade who put up video game stats pretty much every game.

Nice game, but they barely beat the Pacers again. Still not convinced the Heat can keep it going without Bosh.

[Lebron23]

incredible game. you have to wonder how much it took out of him though...you don't just replicate these games. if they survive this series, they just have to hope bosh returns. i don't see them winning it all w/out him


I hope they trade Bosh in the off season. Nice game by LeBron. I thought the Miami will follow in the footsteps of the Lakers. It looks like they have the psychological advantage going into Game 5.

The Lakers are done while Miami has a huge chance of advancing in the conference finals.

[RRR3]

I hope they trade Bosh in the off season. Nice game by LeBron. I thought the Miami will follow in the footsteps of the Lakers. It looks like they have the psychological advantage going into Game 5.

The Lakers are done while Miami has a huge chance of advancing in the conference finals.
:biggums: :wtf:

[Kingwillball]

incredible game. you have to wonder how much it took out of him though...you don't just replicate these games. if they survive this series, they just have to hope bosh returns. i don't see them winning it all w/out him


Well I agree they need Bosh back in longrun. Wade and Lebron cant go bananas every game.

[Lebron23]

:biggums: :wtf:


Health is Wealth. They can easily replace his productions. If the Miami fails to win the NBA title this year. Bosh will be traded in the off season. Wade and LeBron are still one of the best duos in the NBA. I rather see the Heat draft Kevin Jones in the late first round. Fab Melo will be an NBA Draft Bust. The Miam Heat really needs to acquire a productive Center next year.

[alwaysunny]

so i guess this is what happens when you anger the beast (lebron)? :lol

Danny Granger is this year's DeShawn Stevenson

[28renyoy]

1-5 in the 4th quarter. meanwhile Durant dropping game winners on the reg

:durantunimpressed:

[ihoopallday]

And the Heat win by 8 :lol

And he wasn't in a clutch situation :lol

dickriders are funny

Haters will hate. :facepalm

[Simple Jack]

1-5 in the 4th quarter. meanwhile Durant dropping game winners on the reg

:durantunimpressed:

Perhaps, as in game 1 against Dallas, Durant's play over the course of the game put them in that position? Or at least contributed to it?

[Tenchi Ryu]

Pauk has had like 5 days of build up too...probably need to clean your walls asap.

[WadeBronDonJuan]

And the Heat win by 8 :lol

And he wasn't in a clutch situation :lol

dickriders are funny

If you didn't see greatness in this game you don't deserve to watch NBA Basketball.

[I<3NBA]

we are talking about an individual playoff performance unprecedented that hasn't been seen since charles barkley versus the sonics in 1993.
you're wrong. NBA TV just announced that this type of playoff game hasn't been seen since Elgin Baylor, 1968! 44 years, that's how long!

[NumberSix]

wade was the biggest reason they won the game... but yeah nice stats :bowdown:
40>30
18>9
9>6

Yeah, LeBron producing more in every category = Wade won the game. :no:

[blood yes]

The last time i saw a performance this good in terms of BOTH scoring and rebounding by a wing player on TV was when Kobe scored 48 points and had 16 rebounds (http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200105130SAC.html)

Props to Lebron, and i wish him the best :applause:

[swi7ch]

Kobe can only DREAM about this kind of stat line!

[alwaysunny]

The last time i saw a performance this good in terms of BOTH scoring and rebounding by a wing player on TV was when Kobe scored 48 points and had 16 rebounds (http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200105130SAC.html)

Props to Lebron, and i wish him the best :applause:

shut the **** up or else I'll bitchslap the shit out of you

[Kingwillball]

40>30
18>9
9>6

Yeah, LeBron producing more in every category = Wade won the game. :no:


Like Someone wrote Before Lebron is the Man but Wade is the X factor..

[Odinn]

Kobe can only DREAM about this kind of stat line!
I do not like Kobe but he had a statline like Bron's.
His best statline in playoffs; 48 pts, 16 rebs, 3 asts, 1 blk, 2 stls
2 more rebs, 6 more asts, 1 more blok for 8 pts. Pretty close if you ask me.

[ILLsmak]

40>30
18>9
9>6

Yeah, LeBron producing more in every category = Wade won the game. :no:

Yeah but the only surprising stat to me was his 18 rebounds. LeBron getting 40 is nothing new and 9 assists is about average. Wade coming up with 30 points 9 rebounds and 6 assists was huge especially because he laid an egg in the first half.

I'm not going to say it was Wade that won the game, but out of the two (if you take shock value out of it) I am much more surprised by Wade's game.

-Smak

[bagelred]

:bowdown: I never doubted him. Greatest player ever. :bowdown: Sucks for you haters. :bowdown:

[28renyoy]

Perhaps, as in game 1 against Dallas, Durant's play over the course of the game put them in that position? Or at least contributed to it?

Durant has been better in these playoffs than LeBron.

Durant is averaging 27 a game on 61 TS% 50 FG% 55 eFG% and shooting 63% on 2 point shots.

[jlip]

Very impressive games by both Lebron and Wade, but what would scare me if I were a Heat fan is the fact that it appears that with Bosh out, both Lebron and Wade have to put up similar numbers for the remainder of the series in order to get past the Pacers. I seriously see Lebron having to average ~30/9/7 at a minimum for the rest of the series with Wade having to avg. at least ~26/7/5 just to get past this Pacer team.

[dude77]

Very impressive games by both Lebron and Wade, but what would scare me if I were a Heat fan is the fact that it appears that with Bosh out, both Lebron and Wade have to put up similar numbers for the remainder of the series in order to get past the Pacers. I seriously see Lebron having to average ~30/9/7 at a minimum for the rest of the series with Wade having to avg. at least ~26/7/5 just to get past this Pacer team.

what's the problem with this ? .. these aren't role players .. this is what superstars do .. if they are, they can do it

[jlip]

what's the problem with this ? .. these aren't role players .. this is what superstars do .. if they are, they can do it

I guess my issue is not with whether they "can" do it. It's the fact that they "have" to do it.

[Lebron23]

what's the problem with this ? .. these aren't role players .. this is what superstars do .. if they are, they can do it


This

2012 LeBron is better than 2011 Dirk in the playoffs. I love to see LeBron score 50 points in Game 5. The Heat have the psychological advantage going into Game 5.

[Simple Jack]

Durant has been better in these playoffs than LeBron.

Durant is averaging 27 a game on 61 TS% 50 FG% 55 eFG% and shooting 63% on 2 point shots.

Bron has had harder match ups thus far and has been asked to do a hell of a lot more.

What are Bron's numbers?

[dunksby]

Great comeback by Lebron :applause:, the prospect of the Pacers in the Finals is not something I'd like to fathom anyway.

[The Ownage]

Can't even hate on the dude today. He was beasting :bowdown:

[The-Legend-24]

81 points >

[dude77]

81 points >

against the raptors .. in a meaningless regular season game .. you fail

[Lebron23]

LeBron today >>> Game 5 performance againts Detroit. The Pacers are a much better team than the 2007 Pistons.

[Simple Jack]

LeBron today >>> Game 5 performance againts Detroit. The Pacers are a much better team than the 2007 Pistons.


:no:

Scoring 29 of the last 30 and 25 straight while hitting a game tying shot and the game winner on a bunch of difficult jump shots is not < this game. That was one of the ages. One of the best playoff performances of all time.

[nba_55]

Great game. He kept Miami in the game in first half. Pacers could have easily gotten a 20 pts lead without lbj. Also, I loved how he assisted Wade for easy buckets and that got Wade going.
Gotta give credit to Spo today. The offense looked much better today. Lebron was in much better situations, near the basket. Also, he and Wade got lot of easy points coming of screens.

[leopoldstotch]

you're wrong. NBA TV just announced that this type of playoff game hasn't been seen since Elgin Baylor, 1968! 44 years, that's how long!

i don't know what they are talking about. Charles Barkley's 1993 performance was superb.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199306010PHO.html

43/15/10/2/2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs-XO5h5bAg

:bowdown:

[28renyoy]

Bron has had harder match ups thus far and has been asked to do a hell of a lot more.

What are Bron's numbers?
:roll:

Tougher matchups? YOU CANT BE SERIOUS

LeBron has been guarded by Melo and Granger, 2 garbage defenders. Meanwhile Durant has been guarded by Artest and Marion, 2 of the best SF defenders of the past decade..hell maybe the 2 best.

LeBron's averaging 28 a game on 56.2 TS% 49.4 eFG% 46.9 FG%

[Simple Jack]

:roll:

Tougher matchups? YOU CANT BE SERIOUS

LeBron has been guarded by Melo and Granger, 2 garbage defenders. Meanwhile Durant has been guarded by Artest and Marion, 2 of the best SF defenders of the past decade..hell maybe the 2 best.

LeBron's averaging 28 a game on 56.2 TS% 49.4 eFG% 46.9 FG%

Yea, we all know it takes a ton of energy out of you playing defense on Marion and Artest as opposed to guys like West/Granger + Melo...

How about the other stats? Not just scoring?

[Meticode]

If you didn't see greatness in this game you don't deserve to watch NBA Basketball.
The thing is will it be worth anything? He's put up better games in Cleveland in the playoffs, but do we remember those games now? F*ck no. Doesn't mean anything if they don't win it all and at this point it looks like they might not even make it to the damn Finals.

[D-Wade316]

:bowdown:

[NumberSix]

Danny Granger is a hoe

[Flamboyant]

LeBron today >>> Game 5 performance againts Detroit. The Pacers are a much better team than the 2007 Pistons.

It feels weird that I'm agreeing with you. Though not ">>>", just ">". This game was definitely the best game of Bron's playoff career. But how will it be viewed historically will depend on the outcome of the series. Props to him anyway. Legendary stuff. Wade and Haslem were sick as well.

[Simple Jack]

It feels weird that I'm agreeing with you. Though not ">>>", just ">". This game was definitely the best game of Bron's playoff career. But how will it be viewed historically will depend on the outcome of the series. Props to him anyway. Legendary stuff. Wade and Haslem were sick as well.

What makes this better than his game vs the Pistons? It was literally the definition of going 1 vs 5, and doing what Wade/Bron did in the 3rd quarter today....but by himself. In the 4th and OT's. Some incredible shots included.

You are talking about one of the greatest playoff performances of all-time; not just for LeBron, with that Detroit game. Today was great but games similar to this have been had by great players in the past. It's hard to find an example of something like that Detroit game if one even exists.

[no pun intended]

insane numbers for Lebron.
Truly beasting.
NBA hasn't seen anything like that in a loooooong time.

Long time?

David Lee's 37/20/10

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201004020GSW.html

[oh the horror]

The problem with this is....as amazing as it was....can he sustain this type of herculean efforts throughout while Bosh is out? Lebron, as freakish as he is....cannot do this all on his own. Wade stepped it up, but the other teammates have to get some too.

[nbaballllller]

Great game by LeBron, shows he ain't going down without a fght but it's not a great sign that he needs to be HUGE along with Wade to beat Indy.

Haslem stepped up but I still get the feeling the Heat won't beat the elite teams if his team mates continue to stink...the EC just not that great.

indy had the second best record in the league to the spurs after the all star break and were the 3rd seed. They aint scrubs.

Oh and chris bosh (perhaps the heats most important player, especially against a big front court) is injured.

If cb can come bak healthy then the heat are still in with a good shot. If hes out then yeah u r right... miami is in trouble

[nbaballllller]

Long time?

David Lee's 37/20/10

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201004020GSW.html

oh and

ELIAS: LeBron is the 1st player to put up at least 40-18-9 in a playoff game in over half a century. (Elgin Baylor, '61)

so yeah its been a while

[oolalaa]

He is truly awe inspiring when he's in that type of mood. :applause: That was the biggest game of his career so far and he came up big. More of the same please Lebron :D

[Round Mound]

i don't know what they are talking about. Charles Barkley's 1993 performance was superb.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199306010PHO.html

43/15/10/2/2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs-XO5h5bAg

:bowdown:

:applause: :bowdown: :rockon: :cheers:

And Let`s Not Forget About the FG%? and Game 7 of that same series 44 Points and 24 Rebounds

[Kiddlovesnets]

Great performance for Lebron in Miami Heat's last win of 2011-2012 season.
:bowdown:

[tmacattack33]

It feels weird that I'm agreeing with you. Though not ">>>", just ">". This game was definitely the best game of Bron's playoff career. But how will it be viewed historically will depend on the outcome of the series. Props to him anyway. Legendary stuff. Wade and Haslem were sick as well.

No way.

And there is also no way that these Pacers are as good as the 2007 Pistons.

Lebron Game 5 against Detroit was truly something ridiculous and a once in a decade performance.

[Kurosawa0]

No way.

And there is also no way that these Pacers are as good as the 2007 Pistons.

Lebron Game 5 against Detroit was truly something ridiculous and a once in a decade performance.

Especially if you saw it as it happened. That was unreal. I've never seen anything like it even, from MJ. The Pistons seemed to have that game won 3 or 4 times and LeBron found an answer.

That was as awesome of a performance as I've ever seen.

[RedBlackAttack]

Today's performance, while statistically mind-blowing, has nothing on '07 against the Pistons. It isn't even in the same ballpark, honestly.

First of all, that Pistons team was a hell of a lot better than this Pacers team and also very experienced. Also, the Cavs were HUGE underdogs going into that series and even at the time of that ridiculous take-over. A lot of people thought we would be swept by the Pistons... Most had it five games at most. On the other hand, the Heat were huge favorites coming into this series.

Secondly, the Cavs needed every single point, every rebound, every assist, every steal to beat that team that night. In today's game, James could have scored a few less or rebounded a couple of times less and they still win.

Third, his clutch play was out of the this world that night. In today's game, Miami really didn't need him to be all that clutch. Once they got the lead, they were pretty much in control despite a pretty close score.


I'd also put Game 5 against Orlando in front of today's performance... Probably a couple of others... Hell, I even think the game he had in a losing effort against the Celtics in Game 7 of the '08 playoffs was better than today.

Not to say it wasn't a great performance, but certainly not his best.

[gilalizard]

gotta admit, the Heat are pretty ****ing stacked

[Simple Jack]

Today's performance, while statistically mind-blowing, has nothing on '07 against the Pistons. It isn't even in the same ballpark, honestly.

First of all, that Pistons team was a hell of a lot better than this Pacers team and also very experienced. Also, the Cavs were HUGE underdogs going into that series and even at the time of that ridiculous take-over. A lot of people thought we would be swept by the Pistons... Most had it five games at most. On the other hand, the Heat were huge favorites coming into this series.

Secondly, the Cavs needed every single point, every rebound, every assist, every steal to beat that team that night. In today's game, James could have scored a few less or rebounded a couple of times less and they still win.

Third, his clutch play was out of the this world that night. In today's game, Miami really didn't need him to be all that clutch. Once they got the lead, they were pretty much in control despite a pretty close score.


I'd also put Game 5 against Orlando in front of today's performance... Probably a couple of others... Hell, I even think the game he had in a losing effort against the Celtics in Game 7 of the '08 playoffs was better than today.

Not to say it wasn't a great performance, but certainly not his best.

:cheers: Well said. Comparing this to 07 is just silly. One was a great game, one was legendary.

[LBJMVP]

damn good game tonight.


but i was so pissed haslem was making those shots.

he had a bandage right above his eye and he drained 4 straight shots.

it is insane that lebron, wade, haslem, and chalmers scored 92 out of the 101 ponts scored.

[6JamesIsKing]

This Pacer team > 2007 Pistons

[nashwade]

i'm not celebrating yet. you need lebron going 40 and wade going 30 to beat a Pacers team?

if Bosh doesnt turn up in ECF (if they advance), this squad, ironically, will be worn down by Boston

[Indian guy]

Today's performance, while statistically mind-blowing, has nothing on '07 against the Pistons. It isn't even in the same ballpark, honestly.

I find the '07 performance ridiculously overblown. Everyone forgets that up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr, he was having a very ordinary game. It's only after then did he really go off. It was a supreme clutch performance, sure, but not the dominant game it's made out to be. LeBron had numerous superior performances in the playoffs as a Cavalier, IMO.

I would also easily rank today's game above the '07 one. 1) He was great right from tip-off and maintained that level the entire 4 qtrs 2) His play was the only reason why Miami wasn't facing a 25 point deficit by the time Wade got going mid-3rd qtr. LeBron flat out saved their season through sheer will power the first 30 minutes of the game.


that Pistons team was a hell of a lot better than this Pacers team

Well, Pacers have the better record this season than the '07 Pistons. I wouldn't say they are better, but I think you're short-selling Indiana. That's a damn solid team.

[pauk]

Today's performance, while statistically mind-blowing, has nothing on '07 against the Pistons. It isn't even in the same ballpark, honestly.

First of all, that Pistons team was a hell of a lot better than this Pacers team and also very experienced. Also, the Cavs were HUGE underdogs going into that series and even at the time of that ridiculous take-over. A lot of people thought we would be swept by the Pistons... Most had it five games at most. On the other hand, the Heat were huge favorites coming into this series.

Secondly, the Cavs needed every single point, every rebound, every assist, every steal to beat that team that night. In today's game, James could have scored a few less or rebounded a couple of times less and they still win.

Third, his clutch play was out of the this world that night. In today's game, Miami really didn't need him to be all that clutch. Once they got the lead, they were pretty much in control despite a pretty close score.


I'd also put Game 5 against Orlando in front of today's performance... Probably a couple of others... Hell, I even think the game he had in a losing effort against the Celtics in Game 7 of the '08 playoffs was better than today.

Not to say it wasn't a great performance, but certainly not his best.

I agree, Game 5 was one of the and hell why not arguably maybe even the greatest individual playoff performance ever? Its not just stats... its mostly what he did in that 4th quarter, especially considering that exact team just won a championship like two years prior to that, cant remember, he had to pull a rabbit out of his behind that game hitting stupid/crazy/video game shots from everywhere..... he hit gametying/gamewinning shots over and over for a double overtime and despite that he still hit a final gamewinner with 3 seconds to go.... scored 29 of the teams last 31 freakin points... couldnt believe what i saw

[DMAVS41]

I find the '07 performance ridiculously overblown. Everyone forgets that up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr, he was having a very ordinary game. It's only after then did he really go off. It was a supreme clutch performance, sure, but not the dominant game it's made out to be. LeBron had numerous superior performances in the playoffs as a Cavalier, IMO.

I would also easily rank today's game above the '07 one. 1) He was great right from tip-off and maintained that level the entire 4 qtrs 2) His play was the only reason why Miami wasn't facing a 25 point deficit by the time Wade got going mid-3rd qtr. LeBron flat out saved their season through sheer will power the first 30 minutes of the game.



Well, Pacers have the better record this season than the '07 Pistons. I wouldn't say they are better, but I think you're short-selling Indiana. That's a damn solid team.


Easily rank this game over game 5 in 07? WTF are you on?

[lilgodfather1]

There is no discussion between which game was better. 07 in a landslide. This is a great game, statistically historic, but nothing more. The 07 game is historic, and is easily a top 5 playoff game ever, and the most impressive feat I have ever personally seen. For me there are two games that give me goosebumps when I watch them from LeBron.

The first is '07 against the Pistons, the second is in 09/10 (not sure which) against the Bucks where he scored 16 in like 3 mins.

This game was great, but he didn't have the "takeover" factor that he had in those two. Seriously if you watch that Piston's game on youtube, it will give you goosebumps, and for me that Bucks game gives me goosebumps every time.

[pauk]

I find the '07 performance ridiculously overblown. Everyone forgets that up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr, he was having a very ordinary game. It's only after then did he really go off. It was a supreme clutch performance, sure, but not the dominant game it's made out to be. LeBron had numerous superior performances in the playoffs as a Cavalier, IMO.

I would also easily rank today's game above the '07 one. 1) He was great right from tip-off and maintained that level the entire 4 qtrs 2) His play was the only reason why Miami wasn't facing a 25 point deficit by the time Wade got going mid-3rd qtr. LeBron flat out saved their season through sheer will power the first 30 minutes of the game.



Well, Pacers have the better record this season than the '07 Pistons. I wouldn't say they are better, but I think you're short-selling Indiana. That's a damn solid team.

Come on man.... just look... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzsAi1a1rog&feature=related

[LBJMVP]

I find the '07 performance ridiculously overblown. Everyone forgets that up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr, he was having a very ordinary game. It's only after then did he really go off. It was a supreme clutch performance, sure, but not the dominant game it's made out to be. LeBron had numerous superior performances in the playoffs as a Cavalier, IMO.

I would also easily rank today's game above the '07 one. 1) He was great right from tip-off and maintained that level the entire 4 qtrs 2) His play was the only reason why Miami wasn't facing a 25 point deficit by the time Wade got going mid-3rd qtr. LeBron flat out saved their season through sheer will power the first 30 minutes of the game.



Well, Pacers have the better record this season than the '07 Pistons. I wouldn't say they are better, but I think you're short-selling Indiana. That's a damn solid team.


what the F*ck? get the hell out of here.

one of the best playoff performances in history.

[pauk]

Can never forget that Lebron Game 5 night.... it was 3-4 AM here in Europe, my mom and little brother were sleeping and i had my head down knowing the Cavs were just gona lose probably thinking Lebron will have to put up like 30 points in that quarter to win... no way in hell.... but he ****ing did it.......... all of the sudden Lebron started going desperate just gambling for any god damn crazy shot selection.... and making it... over... and over.... and over.... and over.......... and over.... and over.... and over... for each jumpshot he made my voice increased 10 decibels, was holding my mouth..... until i ****ing snapped, accidentaly spilled my hot drink allover the computer and myself, jumped out of my chair and started screaming "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!" in a combination of excitement and the fact that i burned myself...
My mom and bro ran in shocked "wtf is going on!!!??!? you need an ambulance? what happened!!!!!?", probably woke up a couple of neighbours to :D

[Indian guy]

Easily rank this game over game 5 in 07? WTF are you on?

Yes, easily.

LeBron had 21 points on 20 shots up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr of that Detroit game. It was a great finish, but not really a great game.

Today's performance was a GREAT game. He was consistent from qtr-to-qtr in his stellar play and more importantly, he had to play that way just for his team to not get blown out. Miami didn't even get their first non-LeBron-involved basket until the 2nd qtr today. Think about that.

[DMAVS41]

Yes, easily.

LeBron had 21 points on 20 shots up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr of that Detroit game. It was a great finish, but not really a great game.

Today's performance was a GREAT game. He was consistent from qtr-to-qtr in his stellar play and more importantly, he had to play that way just for his team to not get blown out. Miami didn't even get their first non-LeBron-involved basket until the 2nd qtr today. Think about that.

Why would I care what he did through just a certain amount of time. I care about the overall game. And what he did overall against the Pistons was far more impressive. It was literally historic.

I don't need to think about it for a second. They aren't even in the same ballpark.

[Vienceslav]

So is the overreaction now over or are people still picking the Pacers to upset here?

[Lebron23]

Miami Heat in 6.

[NumberSix]

Miami LeWade in 7

[DonD13]

:lebronamazed:

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Trigg]

With all the talk about who Wade having the better game etc. If you watch the game you'll see LeBron going out of his way to get Wade going. Wade hit a step back 3 pointer, Lebron fed it a to Wade a few times got his confidence up and then it was like watching 'Flash' Wade again attacking the basket at every chance.

It was amazing to watch and anyone who's a fan of Basketball should have enjoyed it. Apart from Pacers' fans, obviously.

Lebron was just EXPLOSIVE in everything he did. More of the that and they shouldn't have any problems with the Pacers.

[GOBB]

Beast statline, he is the reason Miami won yesterday. Pacers had Heat on the ropes and didnt finish them off, kept them handing around laregly to Bron.

The 18 rebounds is what gets me. We've seen 9 ast, 2blks 2stls. But the 40-18 is Shaq stuff, and he shot 52% I believe. For the FG whores.


I can't even put up those numbers in 2k12 with cheats. That's absurd. Hell of a game for Bron + 2nd half for Wade and 4th for Haslem.

Shut up yes you can. You must suck. :roll:

[Glide2keva]

Bron is going to have to do this for the rest of the series.

[Calabis]

First half in this game he was carrying the team by himself, he practically did everything, scoring, rebounding, defense, blocking shots...great game for Lebron......:bowdown:

[RRR3]

gotta admit, the Heat are pretty ****ing stacked
What are you, an idiot?:facepalm Watch the games, dumbass

[tontoz]

Rough weekend for Kobe stans. If this keeps up we might have to set up a suicide hotline for them.

[hennigplex]

Danny Granger is a hoe

http://i.imgur.com/kCi0X.jpg

[LBJ 23]

That's excatly the kind of game Lebron needed to wake up his Cavs version. In the first half he was agressive and he kept attacking, at times he even looked selfish cause we rarely see him play so agressive in this Heat uniform.

I think that playing like this when he was in Cleveland and not winning anything for so many years slowly f***ed up his subconscious and made him think that this kind of ''Lebron dominant ball'' will not lead to anything good and that he needs to change his game in order to win. I even think that's the reason for his lack of agressiveness in last year's Finals, subconsciously he thinks that ''Lebron ball'' won't work if it didn't work for so many years in Cleveland when in fact it's quite the opposite now with Wade and Bosh and yesterday's game was a very nice example.

So I really hope that he's slowly realizing that he needs to play like yesterday even if he has Wade and Bosh as teammates and that he is not taking anything from them playing like this and only making this Heat team much more dominant.

[lpublic_enemyl]

lol video game stat line lmao :bowdown: :lebronamazed:

[Pointguard]

That's excatly the kind of game Lebron needed to wake up his Cavs version. In the first half he was agressive and he kept attacking, at times he even looked selfish cause we rarely see him play so agressive in this Heat uniform.

I think that playing like this when he was in Cleveland and not winning anything for so many years slowly f***ed up his subconscious and made him think that this kind of ''Lebron dominant ball'' will not lead to anything good and that he needs to change his game in order to win. I even think that's the reason for his lack of agressiveness in last year's Finals, subconsciously he thinks that ''Lebron ball'' won't work if it didn't work for so many years in Cleveland when in fact it's quite the opposite now with Wade and Bosh and yesterday's game was a very nice example.

So I really hope that he's slowly realizing that he needs to play like yesterday even if he has Wade and Bosh as teammates and that he is not taking anything from them playing like this and only making this Heat team much more dominant.
This. And the one thing that Lebron hater Pauk :lol forgot to include is how effective his assist were. They were were more crushing than 3 pointers. It meant that the Pacer's couldn't commit to focusing on Lebron. It also got Wade going into crazy mode. They were also very precise and placed just right.

You are also on point about Lebron believing that "Lebron ball" isn't that valueable or shouldn't be revived. He's not going to be the guy to tell Wade and Bosh that its a plan worth trying. Riley, despite being very close to Wade, might have the guts to try it. Lebron is incredible in his judgement.

[Hotbullets]

Fantastic game, but I've got to admit, I'm still kinda scurred. These Pacers are pretty good. LeBron and Wade better show up at home. I'm hoping Miller and Battier step up as well.

Great to see LeBron crashing the boards so agressively, if only he did this every game. Some of the plays were absolutely mind-boggling, that one pass to Wade in the paint. Just perfect.

LeBron is so phukking good, too bad he doesn't play like this every night. :)

[Sarcastic]

People are making too big a deal about this game. As good as Lebron was, it wasn't really until Wade started to take over that Miami pulled away.

Also Melo put up 42/17/6 last year against Boston. Amar'e left the game early with his back problems, and Toney Douglas :lol was the #2 option, so that meant Boston's defense was totally fixed on Melo.

[AlphaWolf24]

Rough weekend for Kobe stans. If this keeps up we might have to set up a suicide hotline for them.


:lol 5 RINGS..(i know)..take away 4 that's still more Parade's then Washington ..


pssssssst...


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[RRR3]

:lol 5 RINGS..(i know)..take away 4 that's still more Parade's then Washington ..


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[NumberSix]

:lol 5 RINGS..(i know)..take away 4 that's still more Parade's then Washington ..


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Didn't you say you're not even from LA? :confusedshrug: Who brags about parades in a city they're not in? :confusedshrug:

[tontoz]

Didn't you say you're not even from LA? :confusedshrug: Who brags about parades in a city they're not in? :confusedshrug:


Kobe stans.

[Simple Jack]

Beast statline, he is the reason Miami won yesterday. Pacers had Heat on the ropes and didnt finish them off, kept them handing around laregly to Bron.

The 18 rebounds is what gets me. We've seen 9 ast, 2blks 2stls. But the 40-18 is Shaq stuff, and he shot 52% I believe. For the FG whores.



Shut up yes you can. You must suck. :roll:

5 minute quarters? I really don't think I can. I can drop 40 but the boards would probably be the hardest part.

[pauk]

People are making too big a deal about this game. As good as Lebron was, it wasn't really until Wade started to take over that Miami pulled away.

Also Melo put up 42/17/6 last year against Boston. Amar'e left the game early with his back problems, and Toney Douglas :lol was the #2 option, so that meant Boston's defense was totally fixed on Melo.

The last player to drop at least 40-18-9 in the playoffs was Elgin Baylor.... 51 years ago...

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/05/21/pacers-heat.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

And Wade was able to get into a rythm because of Lebron, with his passing... and Haslem made 2-3 wideopen buckets aswell in the clutch, again because of Lebron...