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Super 8: LeBron muscles his way back to the Finals

King James would not be denied his eighth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals after leading the Cavs to a gritty Game 7 comeback win over the young Celtics.

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LeBron delivers epic Game 7 to advance to Finals

Playing every second, LeBron James records 35 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists as the Cavs beat the Celtics on the road.

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LeBron makes another incredible Game 7 block

Terry Rozier speeds up the court and attempts a strong dunk, but LeBron James elevates and stuffs him.

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Tatum posterizes LeBron, stares him down

Jayson Tatum drives the lane and throws down a monster one-handed slam and stares down LeBron.

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LeBron says 'it's a treat' to lead Cavs to Finals

LeBron James shares how the Cavaliers came together after the trade deadline to make the NBA Finals for the 4th consecutive season.

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LeBron hits tough and-1 layup with Morris all over him

LeBron James clinches his 8th straight trip the NBA Finals with an and-1 layup to extend Cleveland's lead.

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Green overwhelmed with emotion

Jeff Green says he can't put it into words how good it feels to finally reach the NBA Finals after 10 years in the league.

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Lue on LeBron: 'He's the best player in the world'

As LeBron James lies on the floor behind him, Ty Lue praises the Cavs' star, saying "you want the best player in the world on your side."

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LeBron, Cavs finish Celtics on the road

Behind a monumental effort from LeBron James, the Cavaliers beat the Celtics 87-79 and punch a ticket to the NBA Finals.

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Tatum on dunk on LeBron: 'Had to get him back'

Jayson Tatum reacts to his posterizing dunk on LeBron James and reflects on the moment he shared with James after the game.

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Tatum says Celtics left it all on the floor

Jayson Tatum explains why the Celtics have nothing to hang their heads about after falling in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Stephen A.: 'Some luck' was involved with Cavs' run

Stephen A. Smith breaks down the opponents the Cavaliers faced in the playoffs and praises LeBron James' ability to overcome adversity.

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Jackson says Celtics went for "home run plays"

Mark Jackson talks about the Celtics' lack of experience and how they missed Kyrie Irving.

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LeBron and Tatum share special moment after Game 7

LeBron James and Jayson Tatum share a few words after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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LeBron goes over the top to Hill for layup

LeBron James' long-distance pass to George Hill gives the Cavaliers their largest lead of the game.

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LeBron banks in runner with to beat shot clock

LeBron James blows by Al Horford and banks one off the glass with time expiring on the shot clock.

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