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he NBA Finals has its first “three-match,” courtesy of a King who surpassed His Airness.

LeBron James scored 35 points and passed Michael Jordan to become the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring leader as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 135102 on Thursday night to claim their third straight Eastern Conference title and another trip to the Finals to meet old foes the Golden State Warriors.

Kyrie Irving added 24 points and Kevin Love finished with 15 for the Cavs, who never trailed and led by as many as 39 points in one of their most dominating wins of the series. The Cavs set an NBA record by winning their 13th consecutive series closeout opportunity.

Cleveland’s 4-1 series win gives it a 12-1 record this postseason and sets up a third consecutive matchup with Western Conference champion Golden State, the team it beat in the Finals last season to claim the franchise’s first championship.

“I wear the number because of Mike,” James said. “I think I fell in love with the game

USA TODAY SPORTS Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson in action during Game 7 of the NHL’s Eastern Conference final on Thursday. A winner in double-overtime from Pittsburgh Penguins’ Chris Kunitz sent the reigning champions back to the Stanley Cup Final.