They were really intentionally hard fouls. No question about them. You can't purposefully foul the other team and then complain that they shot too many free throws.
LeBron... best player since MJ in the mid 90s. Cleveland has the best team in the league this year. It would be disappointing if they don't win. They are my #2 team, so of course i'm rooting hard for 'em.
In the modern era, LeBron has the most win shares ever in a single season (2008-2009 post and regular season combined). Jordan got to an equal level, but in slightly more games.