James, Love help Cavs rout Celtics 117-104 in Game 1

KYLE HIGHTOWERAP Sports WriterBOSTON (AP) — LeBron James embarrassed every defender Boston threw at him and the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up where they left off following a long layoff, rolling to a 117-104 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
James had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
“He’s playing at a high level. And that’s the reason why we’re riding him so much,” coach Tyronn Lue said. “