Cavs vs. Heat: LeBron James returns: Heat taking crowd out of the game, lead after first quarter

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Well, that was fast.

LeBron gets on a roll, the Heat goes on a 16-0 run, and suddenly the crowd is quieting down. Sure, they still hate LeBron, but they seem to be doing it more now out of obligation than passion.

The Heat lead, 31-23 after the first quarter. James has 10 points.

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Heat surges into lead

LeBron James greeted by catcalls

Guess who gets booed when he touches the ball?

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-- Houston Mitchell