CLEVELAND -- Throughout his career, LeBron James has prided himself on taking what the defense gives him.
So as the Toronto Raptors entered Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals determined not to let the 4-time MVP's scoring beat them -- so much so that it allowed two wide-open dunks to George Hill in the first quarter -- perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise that James has put together one of his finest passing performances of the postseason.
With the Cleveland Cavaliers jumping out to a 63-47 first-half lead, James has scored just 10 points, but has also dished 7 assists. The first highlight of James' passing came midway through the second quarter, when he used his insane court vision to find Kyle Korver for a wide-open layup.
James' precision passing was only heating up, as he proceeded to find Kevin Love for a layup and later a 3-pointer on the Cavs' next two scoring possessions. Late in the second quarter, he added to his highlight reel with a behind-the-back, no-look dish to set up another Love layup.
That pass came in the midst of what was ultimately an 11-0 Cavs run to close the second quarter. Should they hold on in the second half, they will complete a four-game sweep of Toronto and advance to their fourth straight Eastern Conference Finals.
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