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James Scores 30 In Cavs' Historic Rout of Wiz

Cleveland takes 2-0 series lead with 116-86 demolition

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 21, 2008 10:54 PM CDT

(Newser) – Maybe Gilbert Arenas was talking about some other Cavaliers. The Cleveland team he and the Washington Wizards faced Monday night doesn't look so beatable. LeBron James scored 30 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16, and the Cavaliers played their best game in months, blowing out Arenas and Co. 116-86.

Cleveland took a 2-0 lead in an opening-round playoff series oozing with bad blood; Washington's defensive scheme coming into their third series in as many years with Cleveland was to slow James by roughing him up with hard, clean fouls. It failed—the 30-point margin of victory was the largest in Cleveland's postseason history.

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas, left, Antonio Daniels, center, and Antawn Jamison (4) sit on the bench late in the fourth quarter.
Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas, left, Antonio Daniels, center, and Antawn Jamison (4) sit on the bench late in the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson during the fourth quarter.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison, right, tries to grab the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James.
Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison, right, tries to grab the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson (1) gets congratulated by LeBron James, left, and Joe Smith (32).
Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson (1) gets congratulated by LeBron James, left, and Joe Smith (32).   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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