my theory on Lebron's disappearing act in games 3 & 4 is simply that role players always play better at home than on the road.
This is an interesting take on James performance.
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While an admitted lack of aggression is a big key, there’s also this factor to consider: James hasn’t been getting many breaks from the officials since Game 5 against the Bulls, when he parlayed a bit of gamesmanship into a memorable comeback. Is James paying the price for that now? He averaged nine free throws in the Heat’s first three playoff series, including 13 and 11 in the last two games against the Bulls. But in the first four games of the Finals, he has shot a total of 14 free throws. For what it’s worth, Scott Foster, part of the officiating crew in Game 5 against the Bulls, worked Game 3 of the Finals. Davis and Greg Willard, the other members of that crew, worked Game 4. Suddenly, it seems, he’s being treated like just another player.
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14 free throws in 4 games for James....Karma can be a first class beotch.