LeBron feeling his best after two-week absence
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Taking time off really seems to have helped LeBron James.
In three games back from taking two weeks off to rest his knee and back, the Cleveland Cavaliers small forward told ESPN that he's back to being in tip-top form.
"I know for me personally, (the two-week layoff) helped me out a lot," said James. "I've felt better in the last three games than I did the whole season, the whole 30-plus games that I appeared in. We've had a 2-1 record since I've been back so hopefully we can continue on that path."
James' performance speaks for itself. As shown below, James has been noticeably more productive since taking the break.
| Before/After | MIN | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before (29 games) | 37.5 | 25.2 | 5.3 | 7.6 | 48.8 |
| After (3 games) | 39.1 | 33.7 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 52.3 |
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