LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers entered Wednesday's first contest of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Atlanta Hawks having never won a road Game 1 in 14 tries for the franchise and eight for their superstar. While the Cavs entered this series as favorites, they were going to need a special performance to change their history. It came from an unlikely source in their 97-89 win.
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Boom-or-bust midseason pickup J.R. Smith starred with 28 points on a Cavs playoff record eight three-pointers, including 17 points on five triples during a 22-4 run over the end of the third and beginning of the fourth quarters.