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LeBron James breaks out of shooting slump, goes for 34 points to guide Cleveland Cavaliers to 93-87 win over Denver Nuggets Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
DENVER – LeBron James’ 34 points helped him break out of a mini-shooting funk and guide his Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-87 victory over Denver Nuggets Tuesday evening at the Pepsi Center. The Cavs ended their four-game road trip with a 2-2 record.
Coming into the game, James was shooting 38 percent and averaging 18.8 points in his previous four games. The four-time MVP shot 13-of-24 from the field and had six rebounds in 34 minutes. Before the game, he was visibly struggling with the Mile High altitude as he warmed up an hour and 15 minutes before tip.
Head coach David Blatt said he expected the elements to be a factor early on. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
What being called the ‘focal point’ truly means for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
DENVER – When Kevin Love met with LeBron James over the summer in Los Angeles, it became the birthplace of the “focal point” term.
Love wanted to gauge how James viewed his role with the team and how they could play better off each other in Year 2. But most importantly, he wanted to know if the four-time MVP believed in him as an elite player.
The power forward wanted an expanded role within the offense, but knew he needed James’ blessing.
It was there that James realized his impact and the power of his words in how he interacted with Love on the court. James can be difficult to play with if he feels a teammate isn’t playing up to standards. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James on turning 31 today: ‘I’m more aware of the position I’m in and I don’t take it for granted’ Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
DENVER – That blue, pristine, made-for-a-movie-star-or-chief-executive suit LeBron James wore to the arena on Christmas Day for the Cavaliers’ game at Golden State?
Yeah, he had no idea who made it.
“My wife bought it,” James cracked. “She said it would look good.”
James knows how it looks when he dresses to come to the arena for games that way, too.
He looks like one of the most popular, powerful, richest, professional athletes in the world. He looks like someone who demands greatness from teammates and GMs, who inspires youths, who makes political, societal statements because of the influence he knows holds. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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