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James defends Dellavedova over dirty play outcry

Yahoo Sports | May 25, 2015

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Matthew Dellavedova (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Jeff Teague of the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals, on May 24, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (AFP) - Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James defended Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Matthew Dellavedova of Australia after cries of dirty play from the Atlanta Hawks over two dives for loose balls.

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