#3 Game winner over LeBron James, 18th February 2010
4 days after the 2010 All Star Game, when LeBron and Melo dueled each other to the tune of 52 points, they went at it again with their usual teams. Much like the All Star Game, this match was also a high-level contest, going into overtime.
The play in question started with about 6 seconds left in the game and the scores tied at 116 each. Melo received a pass from Chauncey Billups 21 feet out from the basket at the left wing, with LeBron guarding him. In true Melo fashion, he jab-stepped LeBron away from his body and nailed the tough jumper in The King's face with 1.9 seconds left in the game.
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The duo had combined for 81 points before this juncture, as Melo finished with 40 points and the W as LeBron wound up with 43 of his own by the end of the game.
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