In a crucial Game 5 on Tuesday night, LeBron James put up 38 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and three blocks in a Cavaliers win over the Chicago Bulls. He arguably had the biggest play of the game when he swatted Derrick Rose's game-tying layup attempt out of bounds with 48 seconds to play and the score 101-99 Cavs.
David Richard of USA Today Sports got a fantastic picture of the block that highlights LeBron's incredible athleticism:
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At that point, the Bulls were on a 17-4 run, closing a double-digit deficit to just two points. Rose's layup looked like it was going to tie the game until LeBron came flying in:
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James was lurking the entire time:
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This season has been the first where the 30-year-old LeBron has played more under the rim than above it. Though he's still undoubtedly one of the best players and finishers in the NBA, he's shown a noticeable lack of explosion compared to his earlier, high-flying days.
Nonetheless, when he needs to, LeBron can still get up.