Celtics broke LeBron James in Celtics vs Cavaliers NBA semis in 2010, says Kevin Garnett

"We broke LeBron," were exact words of 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett. A recap of Game 5 of Eastern Conference semi-finals in 2010 provides some context on Kevin Garnett's words. With series tied at 2-2, Boston Celtics heed to Ohio. That was when unthinkable happened. 

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NBA: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers 2010 recap

LeBron James was Cavs' key player during those years. In Game 5 of Eastern Conference semifinals, hopes of NBA fans in Ohio rested on shoulders of LeBron James. series was tied at 2-2 and with Celtics making trip to Cleveland, many expected Cavs to emerge winners in game. 

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While y may have been right to levy such lofty expectations on LeBron James' shoulders, Game 5 was when LeBron James went missing. In 41 minutes of action, LeBron James finished with just 15 points on night. Boston Celtics h Big Three of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen to thank for during win. Celtics ultimately kcked out Cavs after ar win two days after. Interestingly, LeBron James' tally of 15 points was surpassed by Shaquille O'Neal who was approaching twilight of his NBA career. 

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Kevin Garnett implied that that was game that prompted LeBron James to end his time with Cleveland Cavaliers and move to Miami Heat. Interestingly, after moving to Miami Heat, LeBron James won back-to-back NBA Championships and NBA Finals MVP award. 

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