7 Times LeBron James Came Up Clutch in the Playoffs

Can the world's best player keep hope alive in Cleveland?

Can LeBron James Force a Game 7? - LeBron James has called himself "the best player in the world," and with his Cleveland Cavaliers trailing the Golden State Warriors 3-2 in the NBA Finals, King James will need to be just that in Game 6 on Tuesday night if his Cavs are going to make it to a Game 7. Check our list below and you'll see that James has had his back against the wall before, so we're not putting it past him to play big under pressure. —By Mark Lelinwalla(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Can LeBron James Force a Game 7? - LeBron James has called himself "the best player in the world," and with his Cleveland Cavaliers trailing the Golden State Warriors 3-2 in the NBA Finals, King James will need to be just that in Game 6 on Tuesday night if his Cavs are going to make it to a Game 7. Check our list below and you'll see that James has had his back against the wall before, so we're not putting it past him to play big under pressure. —By Mark Lelinwalla(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals - It may always be remembered as the Ray Allen game for his clutch shot that tied the contest and forced overtime in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. But LeBron James's triple-double of 32 points, 11 assists and 10 boards shouldn't be overlooked. If James doesn't notch this triple-double, there's no Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and his then-Miami Heat, and definitely no NBA title for the 305.  (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals - It may always be remembered as the Ray Allen game for his clutch shot that tied the contest and forced overtime in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. But LeBron James's triple-double of 32 points, 11 assists and 10 boards shouldn't be overlooked. If James doesn't notch this triple-double, there's no Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and his then-Miami Heat, and definitely no NBA title for the 305.  (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals - As clutch as King James was in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, he was that much more clutch in Game 7. That's where he clinched the title for the Miami Heat behind a 37-point, 12-rebound performance. Greatness!(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals - As clutch as King James was in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, he was that much more clutch in Game 7. That's where he clinched the title for the Miami Heat behind a 37-point, 12-rebound performance. Greatness!(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals - LeBron James suffered leg cramps in Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals and was forced to remove himself from the contest at one point. But when he returned, he buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 2:50 remaining in the game and finished with 26 points, 12 assists and nine boards in the Miami Heat's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals - LeBron James suffered leg cramps in Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals and was forced to remove himself from the contest at one point. But when he returned, he buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 2:50 remaining in the game and finished with 26 points, 12 assists and nine boards in the Miami Heat's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Game 5 of 2007 the Eastern Conference Finals - To get to his first career NBA Finals, LeBron James had to power past the Detroit Pistons in the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals. With the Cleveland Cavaliers and Pistons all knotted up at 2-2, James poured in a monstrous 48 points to lead the Cavs to an outstanding double-overtime victory. Clutch!(Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Game 5 of 2007 the Eastern Conference Finals - To get to his first career NBA Finals, LeBron James had to power past the Detroit Pistons in the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals. With the Cleveland Cavaliers and Pistons all knotted up at 2-2, James poured in a monstrous 48 points to lead the Cavs to an outstanding double-overtime victory. Clutch!(Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Game 6 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals - After leading the way for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 3-2 Eastern Conference Finals series lead, LeBron James slammed the door shut on the Detroit Pistons with 20 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. (Photo: REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk /Landov)

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Game 6 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals - After leading the way for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 3-2 Eastern Conference Finals series lead, LeBron James slammed the door shut on the Detroit Pistons with 20 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. (Photo: REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk /Landov)

Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals - Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics were thorns in LeBron James's side for many years. Staring at elimination, down 3-2, King James paved the way for the Miami Heat to tie the series and then dropped 31 points and grabbed 12 boards to defeat the Celtics in Game 7 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. Just like that! (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals - Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics were thorns in LeBron James's side for many years. Staring at elimination, down 3-2, King James paved the way for the Miami Heat to tie the series and then dropped 31 points and grabbed 12 boards to defeat the Celtics in Game 7 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. Just like that! (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals - Having tasted one championship in 2012, LeBron James wasn't about to be denied the opportunity to play for another. That's how one can explain the 32-point punishment he hit the Indiana Pacers with in Game 7 of the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals to push the Miami Heat into another NBA Finals. All hail King James!(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals - Having tasted one championship in 2012, LeBron James wasn't about to be denied the opportunity to play for another. That's how one can explain the 32-point punishment he hit the Indiana Pacers with in Game 7 of the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals to push the Miami Heat into another NBA Finals. All hail King James!(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)