LeBron James has earned a rest, and he intends on taking it.
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After once again leading the Cavaliers in scoring during Monday's (AEST) 105-101 Game 7, series-clinching win over the Pacers in which James scored a game-high 45 points, he made it clear he was ready for a break.
"I'm burnt right now," James said after the win. "I'm not thinking about Toronto right now, not until (Monday). I'm ready to go home. I'm tired. I want to go home."
Get this man some rest! 😂
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James outscored the rest of Cleveland's starting lineup combined Monday, continuing his unrivaled playoff form. Trying to lead the Cavaliers to their fourth straight NBA Finals, James is going to need some rest and some help from teammates to get the job done.
The Cavaliers face top-seeded Toronto in Game 1 Wednesday.