For Pete's Sake

For Pete’s Sake

LeBron James misses two key free throws and gets crushed on the Internet

By PETE GRATHOFF

The Kansas City Star
Cleveland’s LeBron James (left) headed for the bench after missing two free throws as Houston’s Josh Smith celebrated in the final seconds of overtime on Sunday. The Rockets won 105-103.
Cleveland’s LeBron James (left) headed for the bench after missing two free throws as Houston’s Josh Smith celebrated in the final seconds of overtime on Sunday. The Rockets won 105-103. Pat Sullivan The Associated Press

The haters were out on Sunday.

Cleveland star LeBron James missed a pair of free throws with 4.2 seconds left in overtime, helping the Rockets beat the Cavaliers 105-103 in Houston.

And there were some people reveling in his misfortune.

James finished just three for 11 at the free-throw line. To be fair, Houston’s James Harden did kick James in the Charlie Browns earlier in the game.

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