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 The Cavaliers knocked down an incredible NBA record 25
three-pointers in their 123-98 Game 2 win over the Atlanta Hawks in
the Eastern Conference semi-finals, taking a 2-0 lead in the
best-of-seven series.
It keeps the side on track to claim the first NBA championship for
the franchise.
Ten different players had three-pointers on the night, led by J.R.
Smith’s seven.
James admitted he had long failed to truly appreciate moments like
Wednesday’s, but hoped this would be different.
“We understand we have bigger goals but I have always stressed when
you are able to accomplish something along the way that you don’t
take it for granted,” James, who had 27 points, told reporters.
 “I am one of the guys that always kind of takes it for granted. I
never get to appreciate what I am a part of.
"I always say after I am done playing I’ll be able to appreciate it
more but tonight was a special night for our organization, for all
of us that played in the game and for our fans.
“To be able to set an all-time record, in NBA history, when this
league has seen so many great teams, so many great players so many
great shooters and things of that nature ... it’s special, it’s
truly special.” The defending champion Golden State Warriors, who
beat the Cavs in the Finals last year and who most expect will line
up again for it all, have long been known as sublime from beyond the
arc.
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Steph Curry had a record 402 three-pointers in the regular season
with Klay Thompson second on the list with 276.
But James was quick to point out the Cavs are not all about the long
bomb.
"We're not a three-point shooting team. We don't want to be labeled
that," he said.
"We're a well-balanced team that's capable of making threes ...
Obviously, we've got guys that can knock down shots from the
perimeter.
"It's been key to our success, but we have to continue to understand
that we have to be very balanced offensively."
(Writing by Ben Everill; Editing by Ian Ransom)
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