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CLEVELAND - The sold-out arena buzzed with 20,000 fans decked out in matching gold T-shirts. There was a national TV audience, two high-profile teams and All-Stars all over the floor.It felt like the playoffs in January. LeBron James played as if it was June.James scored 34 points, including the first eight in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-98 on Sunday for their sixth straight win.James made a pair of 3-pointers and a nasty fade-away jumper to give the Cavs a 91-80 lead. Later, the four-time MVP fed Kevin Love for a 3-pointer with 3:38 left that put the Thunder away.The Cavs, who seemed to be unraveling two weeks ago during a six-game losing streak, are now 6-1 since James returned after missing eight games with a strained back and knee.After going scoreless in the third quarter, James scored 12 in the fourth as the Cavs kept their momentum rolling.Were a confident bunch, James said. But for us, were a humble bunch. Its one game versus a very experienced team, a very talented team, a very good team thats been together for a while. It shows that we can match up with some of the high-calibre teams.Love added 19 points and 13 rebounds, Kyrie Irving scored 21 and J.R. Smith had 14 as the Cavs concluded a 4-0 homestand. Reserve Tristan Thompson grabbed 16 rebounds.Kevin Durant scored 32 with nine assists and Russell Westbrook had 22 points for the Thunder, who went 3-2 on their longest road trip this season. Dion Waiters, acquired from Cleveland in a three-way trade earlier this month, added 14, but the Thunder shot only 39 per cent and couldnt get big shots to go down.We were a couple of possessions away from really turning the game to a different outcome, Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. Give them credit. Theyre playing good basketball right now and they have three great players.James sat out Clevelands previous game at Oklahoma City on Dec. 11 with a sore left knee, and Brooks was hoping he wouldnt have to see No. 23 again.I want him to miss tonights game too, Brooks said with a laugh before the opening tip. I want every advantage I can get. Hes not missing it, is he?Unfortunately for the Thunder, and the rest of the league, James is back to playing like himself after the two-week health break. He is averaging 30.3 points in his past seven games, attacking the rim with renewed vengeance. His flurry early in the fourth was capped by a long 3 over Waiters, and James punctuated the shot with a menacing glare toward Oklahoma Citys bench.The matchup between the NBAs past two MVPs — and teams expected to contend for the title — had a playoff-like vibe. Both teams played as if there was more at stake. There were highlight-reel worthy dunks, hard fouls and some trash talking.Waiters was booed when he came in as a sub in the first quarter. Cavs fans didnt appreciate his recent comments that he didnt touch the ball enough when he was in Cleveland.I didnt pay any mind to that, said Waiters, who hugged James following the game. It is what it is. Boos, no boos. I cant focus on that kind of stuff.STOPPERSThe Cavs have held their past four opponents under 100 points.The defence sparks the offence, James said. Thats going to be the staple for our season. When we defend, the offence comes a lot easier.TIP-INSThunder: C Kendrick Perkins started for Steven Adams, who was slowed by a migraine headache. Perkins fouled out in the final minutes. ... Oklahoma City is one of just nine teams in league history to be nine games under .500 in the first half of the season before climbing to .500 by the midway point (through 41 games).Cavaliers: The Cavs are 13-0 at home when scoring at least 100. ... A prolific scorer in his own right, Smith marveled at the 37-point third quarter Golden States Klay Thompson pulled off the other night. 13 for 13 in the third, 9 for 9 from 3, 37 (points), unbelievable, Smith said. He should have just walked off the court in the third with the old Larry Bird, one finger up, Ill see you all in the locker room, man, Im hitting the showers.UP NEXTThunder: Host Timberwolves on Monday.Cavaliers: At Detroit on Tuesday. Jeff Green Jersey . 42 sitting next to the bench. The 57-year-old with greying hair couldnt box out or grab a rebound, but owner Ted Leonsis waved his red towel and egged on a cheering crowd that chanted "Free Nene!" The Wizards did just fine without the suspended Brazilian forward. Issuf Sanon Jersey .Y. -- The Detroit Red Wings had just enough time to salvage a point. http://www.cheapwizardsjerseys.com/?tag=...oubre-jr-jersey. Alvarez hit his first career home run, pitched six innings and hurt his right hamstring while running the bases in the Miami Marlins 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Womens Wizards Jerseys . -- Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson is being checked for a possible concussion after blowing a tire on his way to the first workout of spring training. Gilbert Arenas Jersey . Im very excited about the playoffs, particularly in the Western Conference with amazing match-ups, as well as the wonderful local story in the Toronto Raptors. It should be a blast. Here are my predictions, but based upon my lousy prognostications during the NCAA Tournament, you might be better off going the other way on some of mine - particularly with the Raptors, who I hope and pray are able to win an incredibly difficult match-up.Henrik Stensons final round at Royal Troon was as close to perfection as weve ever seen, according to former Open champion Padraig Harrington. Stenson shot a stunning score of -20 under par - the joint-lowest in major history - to claim the Claret Jug on Sunday, the first major title of his career. His thrilling battle with nearest challenger Phil Mickelson also revived memories of the Duel in the Sun between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry in 1977. Harrington, who was victorious at the Open in 2007 and 2008, heaped huge praise on Stenson and believes the Swede produced one of the finest rounds ever seen in the sport. Stenson produced a sensational final round to claim victory at Royal Troon Its definitely the most impressive round Ive ever seen, in terms of physical golf, he could have shot a 59, he told Sky Sports News HQ. He had a couple of three putts and missed a couple of putts. But it was as close to perfection as weve ever seen. Stenson says winning his first major is the highlight of his career Weve obviously seen different rounds with different guys where theres been a bit more drama. There was drama because Phil was there, but it was as consistent a round as youll see out there. Thats the best round of golf weve seen in the final round of major. Stenson celebrates his Open Championship victory Stensons stunning final round of 63 was the joint-lowest in major history, with his final score of 264 the lowest winning total for any 72-hole major championship.ddddddddddddDanny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion, also joined Harrington in hailing the performance Stenson, as well as thath of Mickelson. Henrik Stenson boards a plane for Switzerland before he travels home to Sweden on Tuesday. It was unbelievable golf. I would be intrigued to see where the boys were hitting it because the scoring was phenomenal on that golf course, he said. [Stenson] is 40-years-old and he has been in the game for many, many years. Hes going to be massively popular, everyone wants to see the good guys come through and do well and Henrik is certainly one of them. Stenson inspired by late friend Henrik Stenson feels the spirit of his late friend Michael Gerbich helped him claim victory… Martin Kaymer added: Mickelson and Stenson [in the final] round was probably one of the best battles that I can remember. To shoot six under par is what Mickelson did, he had a chance to win. But Henrik had a very good way of avoiding that. To shoot eight under in the final round of a major, trying to win your first major, I have a lot of respect for that. Also See: WATCH: Stenson makes us smile! 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