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Game 7 blog: LeBron comes up clutch

Published Jun. 20, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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So, is he still not clutch?

LeBron James stepped up on the biggest stage in the NBA, hitting a critical jumper with 27 seconds to seal the Heat’s 95-88 win over the Spurs in Game 7 to clinch their second consecutive championship.

James, who has been ridiculed for coming up small in big moments, hit two crucial free throws after the jump shot with 23 seconds left to give the Heat a six-point lead. King James, who took home his second consecutive Finals MVP, scored 22 points in the second half, including nine points the in the final quarter, during his 37-point, 12-rebound effort.

And LeBron was more than willing to give a shout out to his haters moments after his performance.

With back-to-back titles, the comparisons will crop up once again.

LeBron even showed off his outside touch in Game 7, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. The Spurs have been daring LeBron to shoot from the outside all series, opting to go under screens to keep James out of the paint. But this strategy backfired big time Thursday.

This is the second consecutive time LeBron has stepped in an elimination game. In Game 6, James scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to help the Heat force Thursday’s Game 7. Oh, and he secured his fourth triple-double in his Finals career.

And what did LeBron's running mate -- Dwyane Wade -- have to say after the epic conclusion?

CIRCUS IN TOWN?

LeBron James rarely fails to amaze. How else can you explain this ridiculous layup while getting fouled in the second quarter of a back-and-forth first half?

SLOW BREAK

Tim Duncan has been known for his skills in the post, but what about his fast-break skills? We got a first-hand look in the first quarter. Well, at least he completed the move.

WHAT ARE THESE?

With all the alternate jerseys in the NBA, you can’t tell what’s real or fake. Well, at least we know these were not real.

But at least they have “Heat” and “Spurs” across their chest. What is this guy doing?

It definitely got Steph Curry’s attention.

MOST POWERFUL FAN IN FREE WORLD

You know it's a big game when the Commander-in-Chief is excited for it.

Barack Obama, known for being a huge sports fan and an even bigger basketball fan, let the world know what he will be doing tonight.

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