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17:37, 06-May-2018
Buzzer-beating LeBron James puts Cavs 3-0 up
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Top-seeded Toronto Raptors, who entered the NBA Playoffs with more promise than ever, had a reality check against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who looked vulnerable most of the season. In Game 3, the Cavaliers continued their late surge to outlast the Raptors 105-103, courtesy of yet another super show by LeBron James.
It was James who ended Saturday night’s showdown with a nerve-jangling buzzer-beater to shatter the comeback hopes of a Raptors team who had just tied it the game following a 3-pointer from rookie OG Anunoby.
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers hits the game-winning shot over the outstretched hand of OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors. /VCG Photo
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers hits the game-winning shot over the outstretched hand of OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors. /VCG Photo
After going 59-23 in the regular season, the Raptors are now on the verge of being knocked out after losing their 3rd straight playoff game.
It was a tough fight between the two teams from the word go and the Raptors most often gave the commanding Cavaliers a run for their money. However, a towering James, who finished with 38 points, seven assists, six rebounds and one ice-cold game-winner, stood tall and made all the difference.
The Cavs are now up 3-0 going into the Game 4 on Monday. Interestingly, James has never lost a playoff series after taking a 2-0 lead.