5 most dominant performances by LeBron James for the LA Lakers in the 2019-20 NBA Playoffs

#3. Game 6 vs Miami Heat, NBA Finals

2020 NBA Finals - Game Six

Though this LeBron James NBA playoffs performance isn't ranked first on the list, this will be the one that will be remembered the most in the future. After failing to close out the series against the Miami Heat in Game 5, James put on a clinical performance in Game 6 and went on to win his 4th NBA Championship.

LeBron tallied 28 PTS, 14 REB & 10 AST in the Lakers title-clinching WIN! 🏆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Performance of the Night is presented by Kumho Tire.#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/SDE04EF8bQ

— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) October 12, 2020

He controlled the pace of the game perfectly, and switched between scoring and making plays for his teammates. LeBron James used his extensive NBA playoffs experience in Game 6 and outplayed the Miami Heat in every single department.

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#2. Game 5 vs Miami Heat, NBA Finals

2020 NBA Finals - Game Five

Though the LA Lakers lost Game 5 against the Miami Heat, this LeBron James performance was one for the history books. Against a spirited Heat team, LeBron put on a show on the offensive end and ended up making 6 of his 9 shot attempts from beyond the arc.

LeBron knocks down 6 threes en route to 40 points on 15 of 21 shooting for the @Lakers in Game 5. #NBAFinals #Drop40 Game 6: Sunday - 7:30pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/Qg4wCQkvcI

— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2020

The 35-year-old finished the game with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. If not for a missed 3 by the LA Lakers' Danny Green in the end, this could have ended up as one of the best-ever NBA playoffs performances that led to a championship.

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#1. Game 5 vs Denver Nuggets, Conference Finals

Denver Nuggets v LA Lakers - Game Five

The Denver Nuggets had already come back twice from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA playoffs. Just when it looked like the Nuggets would pull off another comeback in Game 5 against the LA Lakers, LeBron James took over in the 4th quarter and closed the game in style.

BRON. CLOSER. 👑 pic.twitter.com/bxlaTeSVsP

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) September 27, 2020

In a short span of 2 minutes towards the end of 4th, LeBron made 4 consecutive field goals for the LA Lakers, including a deep 3 that ended the Denver Nuggets' comeback hopes beyond any doubt. LeBron James' clutch gene was on full display in Game 5 as he secured a spot in his 10th NBA Finals with this performance.

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