LeBron James scored 36 points, Shaquille
O'Neal provided an inside presence and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat
the Orlando Magic 102-93 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the
Eastern Conference finals.
Only this one had a different look.
O'Neal battled boos and bruises to score 10 points and keep
Dwight Howard in foul trouble for most of the night, giving James
and Co. all the inside strength they sorely lacked last season. Mo
Williams added 28 points to help the Cavs take a 15-point halftime
lead, go ahead by 20 after three quarters and roll to an easy
victory.
Vince Carter had 29 points, and Howard had only 11 points for
the Magic. Orlando was without suspended All-Star forward Rashard
Lewis.
