LeBron James' 5 worst performances in an NBA Playoff series

#3 Game 4 NBA Finals against Dallas Mavericks (2010-11)

Miami Heat vs Dallas Mavericks - Game Four

The Miami Heat, who were the overwhelming favorites in the 2011 NBA Finals, had a 2-1 lead over the Dallas Mavericks ahead of Game 4. Just when the world expected LeBron James to take a leap and prove himself at the highest level, he played one of the worst games of his career in Game 4.

9 years ago today, Lebron James dropped a total of 8 points in game 4 of the 2011 NBA Finals, along with 0 points in the 4th 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i4kZgg344a

— Mary 🐐 (2-0) (@overtimemary) June 6, 2020

James went 3-11 from the field and ended up with just eight points, seven assists and four turnovers. This marked the beginning of Miami's downfall that season as the Mavericks went on to win the next two games to lift the NBA trophy.

#2 Game 5 Eastern Conference Finals against Indiana Pacers (2013-14)

Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers - Game 5

The Miami Heat had a 3-1 lead against the Indiana Pacers in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James was coming off of a 32-point performance in Game 4, and fans were expecting him to knock the Pacers out in Game 5. But Paul George and Co. had other ideas.

LeBron James made just two field goals in the entire game and had no answers to the Indiana Pacers' defense. With just seven points, four assists and two rebounds, these remain LeBron James' worst playoff numbers to date.

#1 Game 5 Eastern Conference Semi-finals against Boston Celtics (2009-10)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

The Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals in 2010 is infamously known as 'the game when LeBron James left Cleveland'. This turned out to be LeBron James' last home game with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he made 'the decision' the next summer to join the Miami Heat.

Though James' 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds don't look terrible on paper, it was the way he carried himself on the court that day that enraged the fans. He looked clueless for the most part of the game and seemed to 'give up' on the team before halftime.