LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked every inch the reigning NBA champions, opening the preseason with a 117-102 victory over the Orlando Magic. The Cavaliers led by as many as 31 points, even with Kyrie Irving taking a night off, the Cavaliers preferring to rest their star guard for the exhibition after his exertions in helping the United States to Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. "Playing, winning the championship and then playing this summer in Brazil, winning the gold medal, we just thought (it was) a lot of wear and tear on his body, especially in the playoffs when he was playing probably 38 or 39 minutes per game," coach Tyronn Lue said.
