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No mercy for Kobe in Cleveland farewell

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Kyrie Irving and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers try to stop Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half on February 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio

Los Angeles (AFP) - LeBron James spoiled Kobe Bryant's Cleveland finale as the Cavaliers cruised past the Los Angeles Lakers in a victory overshadowed by an injury to Kevin Love.

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and James added 29 as the Cavs romped home 120-111 against the Lakers, before the Cleveland fans bade a fond farewell to the retiring Bryant.

Bryant finished with 17 points and six rebounds while shooting just five of 16 for the Lakers.