Cavs vs. Heat: LeBron James returns: Crowd goes eerily silent as Heat takes over

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The Heat extended its lead to 12 without James, who checked back in the game with 5:52 remining in the first half.

A lot of fans in Cleveland seem to be visiting the concession stand right now. The Cavaliers need to start rallying to get the crowd back.

Heat leads, 43-31.

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Heat surges into lead

LeBron James introduced; 20,000 people boo

Guess who gets booed when he touches the ball?

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