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LeBron James scores 15 in half before resting in Cavaliers' 107-80 rout of Maccabi Tel Aviv

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    Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) shoots a 3-point shot over Maccabi Tel Aviv's Marquez Haynes in the first quarter of a preseason exhibition basketball game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) (The Associated Press)

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    Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt calls to his players in the second quarter of a preseason exhibition basketball game against Maccabi Tel Aviv Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) (The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND – LeBron James scored 12 points before resting in the second half and the Cleveland Cavaliers gave new coach David Blatt an exhibition win over his former team, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 107-80 on Sunday night.

James has been monitoring an "iffy" back in training camp. He was kept out of a practice Friday and Blatt is being cautious with the four-time MVP. James emerged from the locker room at halftime with ice wraps on both knees and one on his back. The superstar spent the rest of the night watching his teammates wear down one of Europe's best squads.

It was an emotional night for Blatt, who led Maccabi to several titles, including the Euroleague championship last year.

Kyrie Irving added 16 points and Kevin Love 11 rebounds for the Cavs.

Sylvan Landesberg scored 23 for Maccabi.