historic but futile
LeBron James became the sixth player to score 50 or more points in an NBA Finals game but the first to do it in a losing effort:
Player, team/opponentYearPoints
Elgin Baylor, L.A. Lakers vs. Boston196261
Rick Barry, San Francisco vs. Philadelphia196755
Michael Jordan, Chicago vs. Phoenix199355
Jerry West, L.A. Lakers vs. Boston196953
LeBron James, Cleveland vs. Golden State (OT)201851
Bob Pettit, St. Louis vs. Boston195850
