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On This Date in Cavs Playoff History - April 28

2006: LeBron Takes the Show on the Road

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by Joe Gabriele

Cavs.com Beat Writer

The legend had to start somewhere.

And despite LeBron’s spectacular career debut in Sacramento and a 56-point outburst as a sophomore, even the young King knew that legacies are built in the postseason. Unfortunately for the Washington Wizards, LeBron’s legacy began with them.

After notching a triple-double in his first career playoff outing – a 32-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist masterpiece at The Q, James returned to Earth in Game 2 – going 7-of-25 from the floor with 10 turnovers as the Wizards evened the First Round series.