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Dwyane Wade, Luol Deng ruin LeBron James' return to Miami, 101-91
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
"MIAMI, Fla. – Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng ruined LeBron James' return to Miami by lifting the Miami Heat past the Cavaliers, 101-91, on Christmas Day.
It was James' first game in AmericanAirlines Arena since he lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2014 NBA Finals as a member of the Heat.
Wade, with Chris Bosh out with a calf injury, led Miami (14-16) with 31 points, five rebounds and five assists. Luol Deng was exceptional in his defense of James. He couldn't stop him, but he made it tough with his smothering defensive tactics. He also contributed 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James falls short in reunion with Miami Heat
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
"MIAMI – LeBron James lost a game for just the second time in nine tries on Christmas Day, falling in his return to the city where he won two Finals in four seasons.
James scored 30 points and registered eight assists, but the Cavaliers fell 101-91 to the Miami Heat on an emotional day for him at AmericanAirlines Arena.
James, who left the Heat to return to Cleveland over the summer, was greeted warmly during pre-game introductions and then honored during the first quarter with a minute-long tribute video by the franchise that he led to four Finals in his four seasons here." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James appreciative after loss to Miami Heat, but wants to know why players can't choose own path?
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
"MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami Heat organization is unequivocally first class. The Heat honored LeBron James and James Jones with a video tribute, demonstrating the franchise's gratitude for their years of service.
The Heat fan base, well, it showed its true colors. Nobody had a clue as to the reception James would receive upon being introduced at AmercanAirlines Arena, his first appearance since Game 4 of the 2014 NBA Finals.
Judging by the social media pundits coming from South Florida, James was in store for quite the harassment. When the PA announcer called James' name, the fans overwhelmingly cheered. But it didn't last long because the next Cavalier was introduced immediately after." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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