With the NBA playoffs starting Saturday Tom Waddle Jersey , here are 10 things to know:
LEBRON’S STREAK
Pacers fans, avert your eyes.
LeBron James hasn’t experienced losing a first-round game in nearly six years.
James’ teams have won 21 consecutive opening-round contests, a streak that started in Game 5 of the Miami-New York series in 2012. Combining his Cleveland and Miami years, James’ teams have won 46 of their last 51 first-round games.
James and the Cavs play Indiana in the first round this season.
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James could set a slew of NBA records in these playoffs.
He’s already the all-time postseason leader in points, is seven steals from passing Scottie Pippen (395) for the playoff record in that department, is four shots from passing Kobe Bryant (4,499) for another career postseason mark.
Depending on how long Cleveland’s postseason lasts, James also has a shot at passing Ray Allen (385) for career postseason 3-pointers; he’s 55 shy of taking over the No. 1 spot there. And if the Cavs make a deep run James could also catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2,356) for most field goals.
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