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James vows to raise NBA game after Cavs dressing down

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LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers yells to his team during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 3, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AFP Photo/Streeter Lecka)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has vowed to lead from the front after receiving a stern talking to from coach Tyronn Lue about his recent conduct, reports said Friday.

The Cavs have suffered jarring defeats to the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets in the past week, triggering a bout of soul-searching in the Cleveland set-up as they prepare for the postseason.