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LeBron James: Top 10 Best Career Performances

By Aaron Ferguson

May 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts prior to game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts prior to game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat guard LeBron James (6) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 90-84. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat guard LeBron James (6) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 90-84. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

May 20, 2012: Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4 vs. Indiana Pacers

LeBron James plays at his best with his team’s back against the wall. That was the case in a must-win Game 4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers. The Heat were down 2-1 in the series and needed to even up the series at the risk of falling behind 3-1.

James delivered one of his greatest playoff performances in a 101-93 win on the road. He scored 40 points on 14-of-27 (51.9 percent) shooting and was also 12-for-16 (75.0 percent) from the free throw line. His 40-point, 18-rebound, nine-assist performance was dominant.

James had help in his friend Wade, who had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but it was LeBron who carried the Heat with a vintage performance. The Heat wouldn’t lose again in the series, winning it in six games.

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