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LeBron Makes Wizards Pay

James pours in 32 as Cleveland takes 1-0 series lead

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Apr 19, 2008 4:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – Round one went to LeBron. Determined to make the Wizards swallow their words, LeBron James scored 32 points, making two tough shots in traffic down the stretch as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the NBA playoffs with an intense 93-86 win over Washington today. Called "... Read full story »

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