Pacers can’t get past LeBron, Cavs
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James has been the first-round king for 12 years.
On Sunday night, he needed Kyle Korver’s 3point shooting to put him in position to extend his reign.
The two combined for all of Cleveland’s points in a late 10-2 run, helping the Cavaliers to a 104-100 victory over the Pacers to even the first-round series at 2. James drew boos from the crowd after flipping the ball up the court to run out the clock.
“You don’t ever want to go down 3-1 against anybody, no matter if it’s the first round or if you’re fortunate enough to get all the way to the finals,” James said. “It’s just too difficult.”
This has been no typical series for James, who started the playoffs with an NBA-record 21 consecutive wins in the first round.
James finished with 32 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and another crowning achievement — his 100th career playoff game with 30 or more points, second all-time to Michael Jordan. —