Top 3 scoring performances by LeBron James against Brooklyn Nets

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#2 LeBron James hangs 42 points in Cavs loss to the Nets: 12/03/2008

LeBron James at warmups ahead of a Cleveland Cavaliers game.

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were coming off their first ever NBA Finals appearance against the San Antonio Spurs. Going into this game against the New Jersey Nets, LeBron continued his display of offensive skill in the league.

Playing against Vince Carter and future teammate Richard Jefferson, LeBron James would go on an absolute offensive tear against the Nets. He recorded 42 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the game. Although he had a poor shooting night from behind the arc, shooting only 28.6%, he shot 52.2% from the field overall.

While the New Jersey Nets were coming off a .500 season and wouldn't have a winning record in 2007-08, they managed to defeat the Cavaliers in this matchup. The Nets balanced scoring across the board helped them outperform the Cavs, who were being carried by LeBron James.

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#1 LeBron James goes off for 49 points to stun the Brooklyn Nets: 12/05/2014

LeBron James drives to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets

LeBron James faced off against old rivals Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in this playoff series. With the Miami Heat looking to complete their three-peat, they emerged as the team to beat.

Playing against Brooklyn in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Heat took a commanding 2-0 series lead. Having swept the Charlotte Hornets in the first round, the series showed signs of being another 4-0 win for the Heat.

The Brooklyn Nets turned things around in Game 3. With a 104-90 win, the series took an interesting turn.

But LeBron James, now an experienced veteran, stopped the Brooklyn Nets' momentum in Game 4. He put on an offensive showcase by recording 49 points, six rebounds and two assists along with three steals for the game. He had a very efficient game as he shot 66.7% from the field while shooting 50% from beyond the arc.

Miami went on to beat the Brooklyn Nets in five games to go on to reach the Conference Finals, where they faced the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat eventually made their return to the NBA Finals, they came up short against the San Antonio Spurs, who beat them in five games.