LeBron James lifted his Cavalaiers to a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in Cleveland. (Getty)
It was quite a night for LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers as they blew out the Toronto Raptors, 125-103, Wednesday night — taking a commanding 2-0 series in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. James dropped 39 points on 10-14 shooting from the field, including 4-6 from three point range. The team hit a total of 18 threes on the night.
In the third quarter, James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (5,762 points) for second on the all-time NBA playoff scoring list. He now trails only Michael Jordan (5,987).
If Cavs get to the Finals, James will pass Michael Jordan for first place on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list.
Earlier in the game, James hit back-to-back three pointers, giving him 300 for his postseason career — joining Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and Manu Ginobli as the only four players in league history to hit that mark.
The Cavaliers have won nine straight playoff games dating back to last year when they trailed Golden State 3-1 in the NBA Finals and rattled off three straight victories to bring The Land it’s first professional sports championship since 1964. Cleveland took care of the Indiana Pacers in their opening round series, sweeping Paul George and company 4-0.
Cleveland handled the Raptors in the series opener on Monday, 116-105 — led by James who poured in 35 points, shooting an efficient 56.5% from the field, snagging 10 rebounds.
The Cavaliers defeated Toronto in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, 4-2. In that series, James averaged 26 points per game to go along with 8.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.
He’s averaging 34.1 points per game this postseason.
Here’s a look at the King’s box score in Game 2:
Points: 39
Rebounds: 6
Assists: 4
Steals: 3
Blocks: 2
Minutes played: 36
WATCH highlights from Game 2:
LeBron Takes His Time Before Drilling a Three Over Serge Ibaka
LeBron feeling it from THREE! 🔥 #NBAPlayoffs
#23 Sinks His Second Three of the Game, Giving Him 300 in His Postseason Career
LeBron James becomes the 4th player in #NBAPlayoffs history with 300 3PM! ☔
LeBron Rises Up in Transition for the Slam Late in the First Half
.@KingJames soars for the JAM! #NBAPlayoffs
James Hits a Three in the Third Quarter, Passing Kareem on the All-Time Playoff Scoring List
With this bucket, LeBron James moves past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for No. 2 on NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list!
