LeBron James submitted his worst postseason performance in years during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 111-108 home loss in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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As LeBron was leaving the court after the game, he was heckled by a fan about his performance.
According to the Associated Press, LeBron asked the fan to repeat himself so he could hear the insult again. The fan was escorted away, and there are conflicting reports on what was actually said from ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
This is weird. Windhorst's story on the confrontation between LeBron and a fan has changed considerably in 12 hours. pic.twitter.com/IBVf5TdJ2D
— Cork Gaines, Ph.D. (@CorkGaines) May 22, 2017
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One report from Windhorst said the fan bragged about playing college basketball, while the other said he only played high school basketball.
During the press conference following the game, LeBron had another quip for a reporter who asked him a question.
LeBron James snipes at a reporter after Game 3 loss: "You only ask questions when we lose... You always come around when we lose, I swear." pic.twitter.com/QoIdcbK021
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 22, 2017
"You only ask questions when we lose," James said.
The reporter, Kenny Roda, disputed LeBron's claim on Twitter.
For the record, been to 4 of 5 #Cavs home playoff games this year, home playoff games last year. Ask questions win or lose
— Kenny "The Roadman" Roda🎙🎧📻🏈⚾️🏀🏒⚽️ (@TheKennyRoda) May 22, 2017
LeBron only scored 11 points and made only four of his 13 field goal attempts in the loss. The Cavs led the Celtics by more than 20 points, but Boston stormed back in the second half and won after Avery Bradley nailed a 3-pointer with less than one second remaining.
It was the Cavs' first loss of the postseason, and James was understandably frustrated after the game. LeBron and the Cavs will look to avoid a second straight loss on Tuesday.
(h/t CBS Sports)
