Photos: LeBron James returns to Miami for NBA on Christmas Day

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Photos: LeBron James returns to Miami for NBA on Christmas Day

The league's five games on the day were centered around James' return to Miami, a 101-91 loss for the Cavaliers.

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat posts up LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: A closeup of LeBron James' #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoes during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 and Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers box out Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a foul shot during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat posts up LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots over LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a foul shot during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 25: Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls ireacts after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half on December 25, 2014 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 113-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 25: during the second half on December 25, 2014 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 113-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots a jump shot in the first half against the Golden State Warriors during the NBA game at Staples Center on December 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Los Angeles Clippers dancers perform during a break in the NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers blocks a shot attempt by Marreese Speights #5 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during the NBA game at Staples Center on December 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Jordan was called for a foul on the play. The Clippers defeated the Warriors 100-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates after making a shot while being fouled in the second half during the NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Music Producer Skrillex attends the NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Paul Pierce #34 of the Washington Wizards guards Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks in the first half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Quincy Acy #4 of the New York Knicks scuffle with John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the second half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Knicks General Mananger Phil Jackson looks on from the stands in the first half of their game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Kris Humphries #43 and Kevin Seraphin #13 of the Washington Wizards guard Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks in the first half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: Udonis Haslem #40 of the Miami Heat and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers jump ball during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Quincy Acy #4 of the New York Knicks scuffle with John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the second half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Quincy Acy #4 of the New York Knicks scuffle with John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the second half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 25: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat posts up LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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