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NBA-Cavaliers blast Nuggets, clinch Central title

March 21 (The Sports Xchange) - It isn't the title they ultimately desire, but it's a start. The real work is yet to come for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James had 33 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Cavs used a new-look defense to clinch the Central Division title with a 124-91 victory Monday night against the Denver Nuggets.

Cleveland (50-20) endured frustrating moments of inconsistency throughout the season, but it still sealed the fifth division crown in team history and its ninth 50-win season.

"All is not bad," Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said.