*Something got into LeBron James Thursday night and bad things happened … to the Boston Celtics.
James and the Miami Heat came into the game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals down 3 games to two. But King James, because of his incredible talent, had been the subject of a lot derisive talk.
In other words, with the Heat on the brink of elimination, when was he going to finally display that awesome talent? Well, last night was the night.
LeBron James refused to let another season end in Boston.
The Eastern Conference finals, and his chase of an NBA championship, are headed back to Miami for a Game 7.
James had 45 points and 15 rebounds, overwhelming the Celtics and leading the Heat to a 98-79 victory Thursday night that forced the decisive game.
Pushing away elimination right along with every defender who tried to stop him, James shot 19 of 26 from the field and finished four points shy of his playoff career-high while playing 45 minutes, not sitting down until the victory was long secured.
“He was absolutely fearless tonight, and it was contagious,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “The way he approached the last 48 hours, and not only LeBron, but everybody else. Nobody likes getting dirt thrown on your face before you’re even dead. He showed great resolve.”
Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, who need a victory at home Saturday to return to the NBA Finals.
Garnett and Brandon Bass each scored 12 points, but Paul Pierce had only nine on 4-of-18 shooting.
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This is what all basketball fans (not haters) have been waiting for. To see a full strength Miami team given the chance to compete. Poor Lebron. The boy been under so much stress of late, having to shoulder even more responsibility with Bosh out. No wonder he went off like that last night. For the first in a long time, he can just go out there and play basketball, knowing that he has a full strength team to back him up.
All the Lebron haters are mad as shyt this am!
Go lebron!!!
That grouchy owner of his former team must be in a real foul mood today. Hope his dirty azz doesn’t have Lebron kneecapped or something.
I want Miami to win so bad I can taste it already!!!!
Reds, Miami is not at full strength. Bosh and Miller are still hurting. They do have their full team though. I’m glad LeBron shitted on the Celtics last night. I hate them. Paul Pierce is the homey though. As long as the Celtics don’t win I’m good. FUCK BOSTON AND EVERYONE WHO LIKES THEM.
Miami Miami!!!