LOS ANGELES: The Boston crowd came out to celebrate Paul Pierce on Sunday (Monday in Manila) — but LeBron James and his new Cleveland supporting cast had other ideas as the Cavaliers routed the Celtics 121-99.

James shook off a first quarter leg injury to finish with 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers who were one of the busiest teams at the NBA trading deadline.

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