Since 2010, there has not been any NBA Finals played without LeBron James. But first, forget about the Cleveland Cavaliers making the Finals of the Eastern Conference.

James and his Cavs struggled against the Indiana Pacers in the East’s best-of-seven first round series, needing a Game 7 to forge another first-to-win-four series with Conference’s no. 1 team Toronto, which, in turn, ousted Washington, 4-2, in their separate showdown.

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