Lebron James, offically two time & back to back NBA MVP, was injured vs. Chicago Bulls during round one of Eastern Conference playoff series. Cavaliers won Game 5 vs. Bulls 96-94, to win the series 4-1, however James injured his elbow and decided to take 2ND of two free throws in the final seconds with his left hand, an attempt which he missed. Nevertheless leading up to Eastern Conference semifinal series vs. Boston, James right elbow became the talk prior to the series, during Game 1 which Celtics had a double digit halftime lead, to see Cavs come back to win 101-93, prior to Game 2 during the game and after the game, elbow once again was the talk. Celtics behind Rajon Rondo 13 points & 19 assist even the best of seven series at 1. However opposed to Celtics getting credit for their 104-86 victory, Cavs worse defeat of the season, excuses were made, maybe due to James elbow injury, Cavs weren't the same team. These are the playoffs, this time a year, during late spring everyone around the NBA that's playing, guys are injured. If your on the court, their is no excuse, because if you win, while playing injured, you look like a hero, however if you lose, can't utilize the injury as an excuse. Friday Celtics were blown out in Boston as Cleveland took a 2-1 series lead, winning 124-95. Going forward Game 4 on Sunday and games beyond, media, Cavs fans as well as James fans, simply can't use the elbow as an excuse, if Cleveland is to lose another game or in fact a series. During Friday's game James scored 38 points and dished out 7 assist, the elbow appeared fine.
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