LeBron James averaged 26.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game this season while shooting 54.8 percent from the field.
And somehow it still kind of felt like he was coasting.
Now the playoffs are here, which means it’s time for LeBron to kick it into high gear. In the first round, his Cavaliers are taking on the Indiana Pacers, a team he has a history of tormenting.
And in Game One on Saturday, LeBron didn’t waste any time getting to it.
There was this full-court rush to the basket for a lay-up, during which he looked essentially invincible.
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/853332960665272320
And this beautiful overhand pass to Channing Frye for two points.
LeBron James throws a dart… pic.twitter.com/dmHwkBeXnO
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 15, 2017
And this alley-oop in which took a poor lob and threw down what was basically a no-look reverse.
https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/853339158751854592
And this beautiful fast break that had James absolutely pumped.
https://twitter.com/BBallSociety_/status/853350822595502084
As of this writing, at the end of the third quarter, LeBron has 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, plus five rebounds and 10 assists, as the Cavs lead 92-84.
Just another day at the office for Playoff LeBron.
UPDATE: The Cavs won 109-108, and LeBron finished with 32-6-13.
He also added this to his highlight reel:
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/853359509095501824
