May 13, 2008
Sorry Celtics, Lebron Ate His Vitamins
Lebron had some sick dunks during the game. Just sick.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James put his mom and then the Boston Celtics in their places.James scored 21 points, delivering a devastating dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.
Still stuck in a shooting slump, James dominated down the stretch and finished with 13 assists -- four in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers, too, showed that they can play stingy defense, holding the Celtics -- the NBA's best defensive team -- to just 12 points in the final period.
Can the Celtics pull off a victorious series? In terms of game strategy what must the Celtics do to win the next few games? Thoughts?
Posted by anthony at May 13, 2008 10:21 AM | TrackBackGorgeous dunk.
And he ate his vitamins? Well, yes, but when I compare the physiques of NBA players of today with, say, that of 30 years ago, I've got to conclude that something more than vitamins is in play. Weight training, to be sure, but maybe for some, "better living through chemistry."
Posted by: Bike Bubba at May 13, 2008 04:28 PMEspecially amazing considering he is apparently getting punched in the junk in this photo.
Posted by: Dave S. at May 13, 2008 04:43 PMDave great observation. I thought the right arm might be a foul but upon a second look the left arm is definitely a flagrant foul! Lebron must be tough.
Posted by: Matt L at May 13, 2008 05:31 PMHaha!
Posted by: Anthony at May 13, 2008 05:33 PMYea, but he's no Dr. J.
Posted by: TDavid at May 13, 2008 09:53 PMDr. J was a punk. King James goes to the rack like a freight train.
The Celtics will go home to a rockin Boston Garden for Games 5 and 7, so they will probably still hang on and win the series without any big changes.
Posted by: Abraham Sangha at May 13, 2008 10:47 PMDr. J was a punk? Huh? Why does the blogosphere and sports radio allow for such inane drivel as that?
Posted by: TDavid at May 16, 2008 01:34 PMThat being said, LB's dunk is in my top 5 all time dunks:
1. Dr. J over Michael Cooper
2. Tom Chambers (Suns) jumping over guy
3. John Starks over Jordan with the left
4. LB
5. Dominique Wilkins (various)
Actually, LB's is probably at the top of the list...watching it again...that is absolutely ridiculous. And over Garnett no less. He is a man-child.