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LeBron not tired guarding Durant: 'I'm averaging a triple-double'

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It's understandable that some defenders would get fatigued trying to defend a near 7-footer who's as agile as most guards and can shoot over basically anyone in the Association like Kevin Durant can.

Just not LeBron James, because he's feeling fine and dandy through two games of the NBA Finals.

"Do I look tired?," James said Wednesday after shootaround to a reporter who asked if guarding Durant takes its toll, especially in the second half of games. "I feel great. I'm averaging a triple-double in the Finals. I'm pretty good, I would think."

The King saw a hefty chunk of minutes at Oracle Arena, seeing the court for 39.7 per game while putting up 28.5 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists on 55.3 percent shooting. He's essentially been a ghost in fourth quarters, though, totaling just four points on five shot attempts, although Cleveland did get blown out on both occasions.

On the other side, Durant has been just as dominant in his own right, and arguably the best player in the series thus far. The four-time scoring champion is contributing 35.5 points on a scorching 56.3 shooting from the field and 50 percent from deep to go along with his 11 rebounds, seven assists, 2.5 blocks, and 1.5 steals per contest.

The Cavaliers will look to bounce back after two demoralizing losses in Game 3 at Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday night.

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