LeBron scores 38, Cavs down Bulls in heated Game 5

LeBron James scored 38 points, Kyrie Irving added 25 and the Cavaliers held off Chicago's charge in the fourth quarter for a 106-101 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their testy Eastern Conference semifinal.

Showing no ill effects from a sprained left ankle, James added 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks and didn't have a turnover in 41 minutes to ensure the Cavs will again play at home this season.

Jimmy Butler scored 29 and Mike Dunleavy 19 for Chicago.

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