Cleveland thanks LeBron, who carries Lakers past Cavs

CLEVELAND — Once the video tribute ended, a simple sentiment filled the giant scoreboard. Against a black backdrop, giant white letters delivered the heartfelt message.Cleveland wanted to say something."THANK YOU, LeBRON," it said.Eight years after he was treated like a thug, LeBron James was welcomed back properly.Back on the court where he performed for 11 seasons, and under the title banner he helped raise, James returned to Cleveland and rallied the Los Angeles Lakers to a 109-105 win