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VIDEO: LeBron James hits 3-point buzzer-beater for win over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to the basket against Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers in the first half of game three of the NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to the basket against Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers in the first half of game three of the NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
April 26, 2018

With Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers tied at 95, Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James hit a 3-point shot with three seconds left in regulation to win, 98-95.

James finished Wednesday’s game with 44 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

Below is James’ game-winner that gave the Cavaliers a 3-2 series lead:

Before his game-winning shot, James blocked a shot by Victor Oladip with three seconds left.

The Cavaliers and Pacers face off in Game 6 Friday at Indianapolis’ Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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