JR Smith Says LeBron James is 'Still Mad' Over NBA Finals Mistake
Summary
JR Smith made a mistake in the 2018 NBA Finals when he dribbled out the clock instead of passing the ball or calling a timeout with the game tied. He said he expected someone else to call a timeout and that LeBron James is still upset about what happened. The Cavaliers lost that game in overtime to the Golden State Warriors.Key Facts
- The 2018 NBA Finals began with the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 overtime.
- JR Smith grabbed a rebound with less than five seconds left in a tied game but dribbled the ball away instead of passing or calling a timeout.
- LeBron James made gestures asking Smith to pass or call a timeout during the play.
- Smith said on a recent podcast that he was trying to give James the best shot and expected someone else to call a timeout.
- Smith stated that LeBron James is still mad about Smith’s mistake.
- Despite James scoring 51 points in that game, the Cavaliers lost 124-114.
- Warriors players Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson scored 29, 26, and 24 points respectively.
- LeBron James and JR Smith recently reunited in London with former teammates to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their 2016 NBA championship.
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