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LeBron James Scores 40 in Miami Heat Win: LeBron James’ Top 10 Playoff Performances.
Posted by Vin Getz
LeBron James threw down 40 last night as the Miami Heat evened up with the Indiana Pacers 2-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
James led all comers in points…and rebounds and assists to boot.
It’s the tenth time LeBron has scored at least 40 in a playoff game; he’s done it against seven different teams. James’ tops is 49, in a loss to the Orlando Magic.
These are LeBron James’ top 10 points performances in the postseason.
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| PTS | YEAR | ROUND | GAME | W-L | OPP | |
| 1. | 49 | 2008-09 | East. Conf. Finals | Game 1 | L | Magic |
| 2. | 48 | 2006-07 | East. Conf. Finals | Game 5 | W | Pistons |
| 3. | 47 | 2008-09 | East. Conf. Semis | Game 3 | W | Hawks |
| 4. | 45 | 2005-06 | East. Conf. 1st Rd | Game 5 | W | Wizards |
| 4. | 45 | 2007-08 | East. Conf. Semis | Game 7 | W | Celtics |
| 6. | 44 | 2008-09 | East. Conf. Finals | Game 4 | L | Magic |
| 7. | 41 | 2005-06 | East. Conf. 1st Rd | Game 3 | W | Wizards |
| 7. | 41 | 2008-09 | East. Conf. Finals | Game 3 | L | Magic |
| 9. | 40 | 2009-10 | East. Conf. 1st Rd | Game 2 | W | Bulls |
| 10. | 40 | 2011-12 | East. Conf. Semis | Game 4 | W | Pacers |
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