LeBron James is prone to saying that "Game Seven" are the two best words in sports, a time when the lines dividing success from failure are at their thinnest.
It's when the weight and pressure help create unforgettable moments, when the stakes help define legacies. It's when stars, like James, don't even look at the bench, when they pour every ounce into one game with the clearest possible outcomes.
Before the Warriors and Rockets decide the Western Conference champion on Monday, James added to his legacy, playing all 48 minutes in Cleveland's 87-79 victory Sunday night in Boston — the Celtics' first loss at home in the postseason.