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LeBron James back in groove as Cavaliers rout Nuggets

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Los Angeles (AFP) - LeBron James notched the 41st triple double of his career as the Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up the NBA Central Division title Monday with a 124-91 blowout of the Denver Nuggets.

James finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as Cleveland improved to 50-20 for the season to ensure they finish on top of the Eastern Conference's Central Division.

Forward Channing Frye added 14 points after taking the place of Kevin Love, who was ruled out with an illness. J.R. Smith chipped in with 15 points and Matthew Dellavedova 10 points for a comfortable victory.