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Amazing LeBron wins Game 2, Cavaliers tie series at 1-1

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) celebrates after his 3-point shot at the buzzer beat the Orlando Magic 96-95 in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals Friday, May 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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6 months ago: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) celebrates after his 3-point shot at the buzzer beat the Orlando Magic 96-95 in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals Friday, May 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

What else can we say about LeBron James that hasn't already been said?  They may have to make up words, because this kid is just getting started, and who knows what you'll see when he takes the court.  The Most Valuable Player did what MVPs do, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat by burying a 28-footer at the buzzer, giving the Cavaliers a 96-95 win, saving the series and the Cavaliers season in the process.

There will be plenty of time to discuss why the Cavs can get out to huge leads(23 tonight) only to see Orlando come back.  We can talk about the defense, the matchups, and just what the Cavs can do to get a win in Orlando.  For now, let's savor the biggest shot in the history of the Cavaliers.

We don;t know what the rest of the post-season will hold, but for many LeBron's shot may have lifted at least some of the weight of 40+ years of sports frustration from the shoulder of a city that in many ways had that "here we go again" look on its face.  It takes someone special to make that happen, and LeBron James is that special.

To go down 0-2, losing both games at home, after having huge first-half leads in both games would have likely been a death sentence. LeBron changed all of that with one shot, giving the Cavaliers a huge momentum boost as the series shifts to South Florida.  For now, let's enjoy it, let it sink in.

GO CAVS!

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When he went up, I knew the shot was going in. I’m a Portland fan and I knew he was making that shot.

This is is all you can say:

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by skywaker9 on May 22, 2009 11:28 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

The reaction of Mo Williams was classic…..

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on May 22, 2009 11:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was

Does anyone doubt LBJ is the best player in the league now btw? Bueller, Bueller?

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by skywaker9 on May 22, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do

But that was amazing.

Great shot, great player.

Cleveland, Lebron is changing your luck single handedly!

We got some great series going on here.

I love the NBA

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by Gils_Keloids on May 22, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, I just posted a postgame story also. I didn’t know you were around to make one. I hope you don’t mind having two; if not, go ahead and delete mine.

by Buckeye Brad on May 22, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won’t delete it…

Sometimes I can’t be “in public” during these games. I have to be alone….So I was watching, screaming, yelling….:)

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on May 22, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I understand.

by Buckeye Brad on May 22, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check your email, Brad

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by smashville on May 22, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it cool if I do a “Morning After” post tomorrow?

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by Turkmenbashi on May 23, 2009 2:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My son and I were totally bummed out ...

and one second later we were yelling and screaming. I threw him up on my shoulder and spun him around.

Man! That had to be the best moment in Cleveland sports history!

So I told her," I'll be nicer if you try to be smarter!'..That was a mistake.

by Juannieboy on May 23, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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