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Cleveland posted the league’s top record last season despite averaging only 20.3 assists, but after some lethargic stretches earlier this season, coach Mike Brown’s club is increasing its ball movement.

The Cavaliers (30-10) have averaged 23.2 assists in going 10-2 since Dec. 21 — they are 18-0 when getting 22 or more — and have won their last 12 in which James had at least eight himself.

James reached that total in each of his last two games, but that didn’t stop him from finding his own shots. The reigning MVP had 41 points in a 106-94 victory at Portland on Sunday, then added 37 points to his 11 assists in a 117-114 win over Golden State on Monday.

Much of James’ scoring came on back-downs in the paint when the Warriors switched to a smaller lineup.