But the King also royally embarrassed himself, completely whiffing on a wide-open breakaway dunk.
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The aerial view didn’t look any better.
James still has more bounce than an ounce, but he looked every bit the 31-year-old man he is on that play. Sometimes, you think you’ve got it and you don’t.
That wasn’t the only mishap for the four-time MVP either. Earlier in the game, third-year pro Kentavious Caldwell-Pope came from behind and swatted away one of his jumper attempts.
James may have lost a couple battles, but he racked up 18 points to go along with six assists and eight rebounds as the Eastern Conference leading-Cavs were ahead double digits with 5:30 to play won 114-106.
