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LeBron James Ties Magic Johnson for Most NBA Finals Triple-Doubles in History

Joseph Zucker
Jun 4, 2017

Having already passed Michael Jordan for the most career postseason points, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is close to moving ahead of another legend in the NBA history books.

The NBA tweetedย James tied Magic Johnson on Sunday night for the most triple-doubles (eight) in NBA Finals history. James had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists in Cleveland's 132-113 defeat.

More so than the postseason scoring record, churning out the most triple-doubles in Finals history would be a better illustration of James' greatness.

Nobody questions LeBron's abilities as a scorer, but he will be remembered as a far more versatile player. In the playoffs, James has often carried an even bigger burden.

Entering Sunday, the four-time MVP was averaging 28.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists in the postseason. He has been even better in the Finals, posting 27.0 points, 10.0 boards and 7.2 assists a game, perย Basketball-Reference.com.

As well as he has played in the past, though, LeBron will need to be even betterโ€”if that's possibleโ€”for the overmatched Cavaliers to topple the Golden State Warriors in the 2017 Finals.

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