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LeBron James obliterates Tiago Splitter

The MVP sends a message

by Ethan Rothstein
USA TODAY Sports
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2013 NBA Finals, Game 2: Miami surges in third quarter to even series
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The Miami Heat were already up 22 points, but this play by LeBron James really turned this game into a blowout. Have a nice life, Tiago Splitter.

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Here’s video of the play.


Flex all you want, ‘Bron. This is going to live on in highlight packages a long time.

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