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LeBron punched a whiteboard after astounding game one and has played with a fractured hand since

The series could have been a little different if JR Smith had known what the score was.

LEBRON JAMES LAST night revealed that he played the last three games with a broken right hand.

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James made the admission after the Golden State Warriors completed a clean sweep in the Finals with a 108-85 win in game four.

But it was after the much more closely contested game one that James suffered the injury, with reports saying the the 33-year-old punched a whiteboard in the locker room after a frustrating overtime defeat.

“I let my emotions get the best of me and played the last three games basically with a broken hand,” James said as he wore a soft cast last night.

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James had become upset in the final seconds of regulation time in the 124-114 defeat after J.R. Smith grabbed a late rebound with the score level but dribbled away from the basket, thinking the Cavaliers led.

Images of James, who scored 51 points on the night, frustratedly berating Smith has since become a meme.

ESPN reported that James underwent two MRI exams, the first proving inconclusive due to heavy swelling, and the fracture was kept under wraps until after last night’s loss..

“Obviously, I don’t have a boxing hand,” James said.

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    Mute Neil O'Driscoll
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    May 13th 2023, 3:56 PM

    He’ll be wrecked by the time he gets to the Aviva!
    Well done Ben, amazing win!

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    May 13th 2023, 3:58 PM

    @Neil O’Driscoll: Damn, beat me too it lol.

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    May 13th 2023, 4:03 PM

    What a ride! Targeted the stage, made the break, and then at 50km jumped them all! Wow, what a ride!!! A stage win on his Grand Tour debut. Fantastic

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    May 13th 2023, 4:05 PM

    Absolutely amazing just read of this incredible achievement while in Medjugorie on pilgrimage. Congratulations Ben and your team.

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    May 13th 2023, 4:56 PM

    @Liam Kelleher: say a prayer for us while you are there. Great win for Healy

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    May 13th 2023, 3:58 PM

    Best get back quick to Lansdowne. Well done Ben, amazing achievement.

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    May 13th 2023, 8:24 PM

    Brilliant Ben, what a way to win a stage! Total class.

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    May 13th 2023, 5:43 PM

    Another English man winning for Ireland! Eddie Dunbar is the only Irishman in the Giro this year!

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    May 13th 2023, 11:09 PM

    @Cluigin Deas: Nico Roche French so?

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    May 14th 2023, 1:51 AM

    @Barry Baz: Sam Bennett Belgian too

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    May 14th 2023, 9:50 AM

    @Barry Baz: ignorance is bliss

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    May 14th 2023, 9:18 PM

    @Barry Baz: Nicholas Roche born in France in 1984. Consequently he is French.

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