Round 2: 3) 2012-13 vs. 11) 2011-12
No. 3 seed: 2012-13 season – Heat
| G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG |
| 76 | 37.9 | 26.8 | 8.0 | 7.3 |
LeBron captured his fourth career MVP award while leading the Heat to a franchise-record 66 victories. He averaged eight rebounds per game for the first time and shot a career-best 40.6% from 3-point range. He also became the first player in league history to make 100-plus 3-pointers in a season while shooting at least 55 percent from the floor. LeBron and the Heat would repeat as league champions with a dramatic comeback against the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
No. 11 seed: 2011-12 season – Heat
| G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG |
| 62 | 37.5 | 27.1 | 7.9 | 6.2 |
In a lockout-abbreviated, 66-game season, LeBron would win his third MVP award — and ultimately earn his first championship, as the Heat beat the Thunder in the NBA Finals. He was consistent across the board statistically, ranking second in the league in points (1,683), second in field goals (621), third in points per game, third in steals (115) and sixth in minutes per game.
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