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LeBron James’ 5 best moments against the Milwaukee Bucks
LeBron James’ 5 best moments against the Milwaukee Bucks
When it comes to the NBA’s all-time scoring list, No. 6 now stands alone at No. 1.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surpassed Hall-of-Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38-year-old record after scoring 38 points in a 133-130 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
Dec. 10, 2005: First-half eruption in 52-point performance
Spanning his two stints with the Cavaliers, James spent 11 seasons in the Central Division against the Bucks.
In his third season, the legend of King James swiftly began to disperse across the league. It was in the 2005-06 campaign that James embarked on an astounding playoff streak that lasted until his first season with the Lakers in 2018-19.
Feb. 20, 2009: Double nickel with change to spare
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, second left, takes a hook shot against the Milwaukee Bucks Feb 20, 2009, in Milwaukee.
Two years prior on Jan. 5, 2007, the Bucks held James to a mind-boggling eight points, which still stands as the last time he’s scored under double digits.
This time, James was en route to his first MVP and torched the Bucks with 55 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the Cavaliers’ 111-103 victory in Milwaukee. James racked up 16 points in under three minutes to begin the third quarter after trailing at halftime.
Dec. 6, 2010: The defining image of the Big 3 era
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, right, reacts as teammate LeBron James goes up for a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks Dec. 6, 2010, in Milwaukee.
On a winter night during Year 1 of the Heat’s much-dissected Big 3, James and Dwyane Wade heated up the Bucks’ hardwood with what many consider as one of most iconic photos in the history of the league.
As James rises for his crushing one-handed dunk early in the first quarter, Wade confidently struts forward with his back turned from the action and his arms spread out after dishing the dime.
April 21-28, 2013: The sweep
Miami Heat's LeBron James dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoff series April. 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. Giving chase are Bucks' Brandon Jennings (3), Ersan Ilyasova (7), of Turkey, and Heat's Shane Battier. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
James dusted off the broomstick for his lone playoff series against the Bucks.
Guard Brandon Jennings infamously predicted “Bucks in six” but the No. 1 seed Heat swept the No. 8 seed Bucks in the first round of the 2013 playoffs.
March 19, 2018: Triple-double tear ensues
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, knocks the ball loose from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James March 19, 2018, in Cleveland.
No coach, no problem.
Despite Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue missing the game due to a leave of absence for health issues, James posted his third triple-double in four contests during a 124-117 victory in Cleveland.
