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NBA-Cavaliers respond to Jones in second half against Sixers

Nov 6 (The Sports Xchange) - Veteran forward James Jones launched a blistering tirade at his Cleveland team mates, including LeBron James, at halftime of Friday's clash against the winless Philadelphia 76ers, which helped spark them to a 108-102 victory.

The Cavs were struggling to maintain focus for the third consecutive game and Jones, who has been alongside James for five consecutive NBA Finals appearances, had seen enough.

If the Cavaliers want to be great, he said, they have to do things a different way.

"That hit home for us," Cleveland forward Kevin Love said.

"Not much needed to be said (after that).