LOS ANGELES: LeBron James scored 45 points in another magnificent game seven performance on Sunday (Monday in Manila), leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers and into the second round of the NBAplayoffs. “There’s nothing like a game seven,” said Cleveland’s Tristan Thompson. “Game seven separates the men from the boys.”With their season on the line after a humbling 34-point loss in game six, the Cavaliers exploded out of the blocks. I want to go home.”The Cavaliers have beaten the Raptors in each of the last two post-seasons, sweeping them in the second round last year. James Harden scored 41 points as the Rockets romped to a 110-96 victory.

Source: Manila Times April 30, 2018 12:45 UTC