In his homecoming to the city where he captured two championship rings, two NBA Finals MVP awards and two regular-season MVP trophies, LeBron James reminded Miami just how dominant he could be.
The first-year Laker and future Hall of Famer put together a vintage performance, racking up a season-high 51 points on only 31 shots from the field, leading the purple and gold to a 113-97 victory over the Heat.
While he was happy to see some familiar faces in South Florida, LeBron rejected the idea that his performance stemmed from a return to a familiar “environment.