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LeBron James: Didn't believe this was a really adverse situation

CLEVELAND -- Following the biggest rout in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise playoff history, a 116-78 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, LeBron James said his easy mood going into the game reflected the outcome.

"I've been a part of some really adverse situations,” James said after putting up 23 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals, “and I just didn't believe that this was one of them."

James, speaking to reporters from the postgame podium, was responding to a question about him saying he had a “sense of calmness” at shootaround earlier that day.