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Deng Makes A Dent In Cleveland

So how's Luol Deng working out in Cleveland? Pretty well so far:

By JD King
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) reacts after he gets his foot stepped on by Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng (9) in the first half of the game at Staples Center.
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) reacts after he gets his foot stepped on by Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng (9) in the first half of the game at Staples Center.
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So how's Luol Deng working out in Cleveland? Pretty well so far: he scored 27 against the Lakers to help lead the Cavs to victory.

Fellow Blue Devil alum Kyrie Irving hit for 21.

Deng's arrival has allowed the Cavs to quickly cover up the massive mistake made in the draft when Cleveland picked Anthony Bennett. Bennett could still become an adequate player, but his petulance and lack of conditioning are killing his rookie year.

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