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Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 takeaways from Game 3 vs. Raptors

By Simon Smith

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Cavaliers fans react after game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on May 5, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Cavaliers fans react after game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on May 5, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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1. Just another LeBron masterclass

At his postgame press conference, Kevin Love probably described it best when it comes to James’ game winners:

"“I’m almost speechless in seeing this type of thing, because you see him shoot that shot one-handed all the time in practice….that shot had to be 15-feet out, and it was just one of the best, a special shot….It’s just who he is.”"

Reactions around the league were naturally in awe of James’ latest accomplishment, with close friend Dwayne Wade one of many to take to social media:

To give a completely different angle of the shot, the following clip gives extra credence to just how difficult this shot was from James:

While the camera angle was awkward, the fact that James was so noticeably fading away on the shot, and the fact that it was done one-handed, make this buzzer beater all the more unbelievable.

For the final word on this otherworldly shot, here is James himself commenting on what his thoughts are entering the final play:

So with not much more to be said about this shot and performance from James, the Cavaliers now look forward to Monday, and their chance to close out the series at home and advance once again get to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Next: Full two-round 2018 NBA Mock Draft

Judging by his performances over the past few games, who knows what further tricks James has up his sleeve as the Cavaliers look to reach the Finals for the fourth straight season.

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