In the latest chapter of their storied postseason rivalry, Lance Stephenson won the battle, but LeBron James won the war.
With the Pacers leading 91-89 midway through the fourth quarter of Game 4 on Sunday, Stephenson unleashed his latest round of antagonistic antics. As James headed back toward Cleveland’s bench for a timeout, Stephenson shadowed him and the two walked shoulder-to-shoulder across the paint. After a few steps, James used his left arm to shove Stephenson away, causing the Pacers guard to stumble all the way to the free-throw line. James was quickly hit with a technical foul.