Cleveland LeBrons 2.0 take first matchup with Bulls; James big in OT

Well, that’s better.

LeBron James and the Cavaliers shrugged off their opening night loss and downed the Bulls 114-108 in overtime Friday night in Chicago. And, just like old times, LeBron dominated in OT for the Cavs, scoring eight of his game-high 36 points in the extra five minutes.

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Cleveland’s victory also helped give the Cavs-Bulls narrative a nudge forward. A lot of folks expect these teams to vie for the NBA’s Eastern Conference title this season.

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