Cavs vs. Heat: LeBron James returns: James sitting out fourth quarter

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As expected, LeBron James will be spending the fourth quarter on the bench as the Heat enjoy a 102-76 lead with 6:56 left in the game.

Unless something bizarre happens and Cleveland mounts a comeback, James will finish with 38 points, eight assists and five rebounds -- not bad for playing in front of a crowd that booed and chanted obscenities almost every time he touched the ball.

With security guards and police taking up places behind the Heat bench, it’s just a matter of time before this one is over.

If you want to join a live chat about the game, go to our Lakers blog, where you can find one hosted by our Lakers blogger, Mark Medina, here.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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