James Turns in Historic Stat Line in Game 5 Win over Bulls

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James recorded a historic stat line in Tuesday's 106-101 Game 5 win over the Chicago Bulls. He became the third player since turnovers were first officially tracked (starting in 1977-78) with at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and no turnovers in a playoff game, per NBA.com/stats.

James made 14 of his 24 field-goal attempts, one of his five three-point attempts and nine of his 12 free throws. He finished with 38 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, three steals and zero turnovers, making him the first player to hit all of those statistical benchmarks in a playoff game, per Basketball-Reference.com's play index.

In fact, Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (1986) and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal (2000) are the only other players to go for even 35-10-5 without any turnovers in a playoff game.

James has now posted nine 35-10-5 stat lines throughout his playoff career, with only Elgin Baylor (12) having more, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Tuesday also marked the 33rd time James was his team's outright leader in points, rebounds and assists in a playoff game. Larry Bird is a distant second to LeBron with 13, per Elias Sports Bureau, via ESPN Stats & Info. For an encore, James will look to finish off the Eastern Conference semifinals series Thursday night in Chicago.