LeBron James’ final box-score line for Game 3 of the NBA Finals was monstrous. Thirty-nine points, 11 rebounds and nine assists — but in a losing effort.
In all, James is averaging a triple-double in these NBA Finals, but his team is one loss away from being swept.
Does LeBron bear some responsibility for the Cavs’ 3-0 deficit? Of course — more so than any other player in the NBA, the Cavs are LeBron’s team. He picked the coach, he had a huge hand in picking the players and the team revolves around him in every way on the court itself.