LeBron records 13th career playoff triple-double, 5th of his NBA Finals career
LeBron James tallied his thirteenth triple-double of his playoff career during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. At the five-minute mark of the fourth stanza, James added his 10th assist to the 30 points and 13 rebounds he had racked up to that point.
By halftime, James had already recorded 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists. This was only the second time he had reached such numbers by the break.
The Chosen One finished the game with 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists.
LeBron James: 2nd player in NBA Finals history with at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists. Other: James Worthy, 1988 Lakers (ELIAS)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 8, 2015
James moved past Jason Kidd in the all-time rankings for career playoff triple-doubles during Game 4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Eastern Conference Finals series against the Atlanta Hawks.
Prior to this season, James boasted a total of four triples-doubles in the finals. While his fifth triple-double coming as a member of the Cavs, James' previous four all occurred during his time with the Miami Heat.