ESPN - 2 years ago, LeBron James scored 51 points, the most by one player in a loss in NBA Finals history. Ridiculous individual performance 👑 | Facebook
![In Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James became the first player in NBA History to have at least 51 points, 8 assists, and 8 In Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James became the first player in NBA History to have at least 51 points, 8 assists, and 8](https://i.redd.it/6vg57wsxjb971.jpg)
In Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James became the first player in NBA History to have at least 51 points, 8 assists, and 8
![2018 NBA Finals Highlights: LeBron James Scores 51 Points But Warriors Earn Overtime Victory Against Cavs In Game 1 2018 NBA Finals Highlights: LeBron James Scores 51 Points But Warriors Earn Overtime Victory Against Cavs In Game 1](https://s22928.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Stephen-Cury-LeBron-James-Kevin-Love.jpg)
2018 NBA Finals Highlights: LeBron James Scores 51 Points But Warriors Earn Overtime Victory Against Cavs In Game 1
![This Date in NBA History (May 31): LeBron James' 51-point masterclass vs. Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals | Sporting News Canada This Date in NBA History (May 31): LeBron James' 51-point masterclass vs. Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals | Sporting News Canada](https://library.sportingnews.com/styles/twitter_card_120x120/s3/2021-08/lebron-james-vs-warriors-in-game-1-of-2018-finals_brl3oq8zajsxzaatgbttev8n.jpeg?itok=UMybd_0R)
This Date in NBA History (May 31): LeBron James' 51-point masterclass vs. Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals | Sporting News Canada
![SportsCenter on X: "LeBron dropped 51, but the Cavs dropped Game 1 in OT. https://t.co/qFqvUaqP4D" / X SportsCenter on X: "LeBron dropped 51, but the Cavs dropped Game 1 in OT. https://t.co/qFqvUaqP4D" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dek54ejVAAAcLvd.jpg)
SportsCenter on X: "LeBron dropped 51, but the Cavs dropped Game 1 in OT. https://t.co/qFqvUaqP4D" / X
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