LeBron scoffs at notion clutch late-game block was goaltending
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LeBron James came up with two incredibly clutch plays in the waning moments of Game 5 Wednesday night that sealed the Cleveland Cavaliers’ thrilling 98-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.There certainly is no disputing the magnificence of James’ cold-blooLeBron scoffs at notion clutch late-game block was goaltending
LeBron James came up with two incredibly clutch plays in the waning moments of Game 5 Wednesday night that sealed the Cleveland Cavaliers’ thrilling 98-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.There certainly is no disputing the magnificence of James’ cold-blooded three-pointer at the end of regulation. However, there has been much debate over whether or not the play that immediately preceded James’ game-winner should have been called differently. James rose up and blocked Victor Oladipo’s driving reverse layup with 3.3 seconds remaining in the game. No goaltending was called, obviously. Oladipo not surprisingly sees things much differently, stating his case after the game.“Felt like I even got grabbed on the way to the rim,” Oladipo said of the play. “Tried to shoot a layup. Hit the backboard. Then he blocked it. Replays, I guess you guys can see, it was a tough play at the time for him, but, it was a goaltend.” James after the game scoffed at the notion he got away with goaltending. “I definitely thought it was a Read more