LeBron, Cavs shrug off Pistons’ physicality, talk

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers responded to the Detroit Pistons’ physical tactics and supposed psychological warfare with a collective yawn on Friday.

If Stanley Johnson is “definitely” in James’ head — as the Detroit rookie claimed after the Cavs went up 2-0 in their first-round series on Wednesday — you wouldn’t know it from James’ demeanor before shootaround Friday morning.

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“No [response],” James said of Johnson’s remarks. “My only mindset right now is how I can help this team get a Game 3 victory playing in a hostile building that I’ve played …

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