LeBron James proved he is still the king while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-101 game-seven victory over the Indiana Pacers to win their Eastern Conference first round battle 4-3.

Cleveland, struggling for second and third scoring options all series long, were helped again by James, who scored a game-high 45 points with nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

James, who shot 16 of 25 from the field, outscored the rest of the cavaliers’ starting lineup combined. Tristan Thompson scored 15 points with 10 rebounds, and Kevin Love added 14 points, but James was once again the dominant offensive.

Victor Oladipo led the pacers with 30 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.

The Cavaliers will now play the top-seeded raptors in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

In another NBA clash last night, James Harden led the Houston Rockets to a 110-96 game-one victory over the Utah Jazz by scoring a game-high 41 points with eight rebounds and seven assists.