LeBron James leads Lakers over Cavs in Ohio return

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LeBron James broke them all out — the fadeaway jumper, the fly-through-the-lane shot, some signature dunks, one over former teammate and friend Kevin Love, the patented pregame chalk toss.

Back home, in front of the fans who know him almost like family, James showed he's still the game's most dominant force.

James scored 38 points, notched another triple-double and sparked memories of his time in Cleveland, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-120 win Monday over the Cavaliers, who had a horrid defensive night.

It was James' only visit home this season — other than the All-Star Game last month — and the star from Akron thrilled fans who have followed him since he was a boy. He added 10 rebounds and 12 assists for his 105th career triple-double and sixth this season.

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) plays against Cleveland Cavaliers' Lauri Markkanen (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 21, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

"I’m all out of words," Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. "I don’t have any more. He was in control, had an all-time dunk on his old teammate — his old friend, which I’m sure they enjoyed and will talk about. What a hell of a night."

James played 11 seasons in two stints with the Cavs, who are trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time since he left in 2018. The 37-year-old said playing in front of a Cleveland crowd will always bring out his best.

"They’ve seen pretty much my whole life in basketball," he said. "Either seen me or heard about it, who is this kid from 40 minutes south of here playing ball at age 9, 10,