MORE HISTORY: LeBron matches Jordan in postseason number

MORE HISTORY: LeBron matches Jordan in postseason number

Published May. 10, 2015 10:55 p.m. ET

For better or worse, LeBron James is often compared to NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Sunday, he evened Jordan when it comes to one playoff feat.

James' buzzer-beating, game-winning shot pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Chicago Bulls and evened their series at 2. It was the third time James has won a playoff game for his team with a buzzer beater, as many times as Jordan did the same in his career.

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At age 30, James his plenty of time still to pass Jordan in that category.

Here's another interesting comparison of the two greats' late-game performances.

For those who may doubt James' clutch ability in this era, look no further than this statistic.

Let's take a look back at all three of James' postseason buzzer beaters - two with Cleveland and one as a member of the Miami Heat.

No. 1: 2009 Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 - Cavs vs. Orlando Magic

No. 2: 2013 Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 -- Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers

No. 3: 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4 -- Cavs vs. Bulls

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