Despite James’ missed free throws late in the game, the Cavaliers pulled out a victory in the Staples Center 98-95.
LeBron James had 41 points and nine rebounds to Bryant’s had 33 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
In the second half, the Lakers attempted 30 free throws after only having seven in the entire first half.
James missed two crucial free throws with 1:50 remaining and the Lakers almost tip-toed their way to a win.
But James rebounded to score all seven of the Cavs remaining points including the game-winning jumper in which he shook off a Drew Gooden screen and buried the jumper, with Bryant defending, with 20 seconds left.
The Lakers made it interesting, though. Derek Fisher missed a three-pointer on the ensuing possession, but Ronnie Turiaf got the rebound and put in a layup off the glass—the layup gave the Cavs a one-point lead 96. Basically the Cavaliers won.
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