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LeBron, Cavs End Wizards' Season Again

King James posts third career triple double

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – LeBron James compiled 27 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his third career playoff triple-double, all the while helping slow Caron Butler at the defensive end, and the Cavaliers beat the Wizards 105-88 on Friday night to end their contentious series in six games.... Read full story »

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