LeBron scores 39 as Cavaliers rout Raptors

Back on the playoff stage, where he’s starred so many times before, LeBron James is making things look easy.

James scored 39 points, hopped Kareem AbdulJabbar on the career playoff scoring list and pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125103 blowout over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night.

And while he may not win another regular-season MVP, James is again showing that May and June belong to him.

“I’m feeling pretty good,” he said, downplaying his breakneck start to this postseason. “Just blessed I’m able to make a few plays tonight to help us win another game.”

Just like a year ago in the conference finals, the Cavs are up 2-0 on the Raptors, who had better figure some things out or this series will be over quickly. Toronto was blown out for the fifth straight time in Cleveland in the playoffs, losing each by an average of 24.2 points.

“We take our butt whupping and head home,” said Raptors coach Dwane Casey.

Game 3 is Friday night at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, where the Raptors will have the crowd on their side.

However, they won’t have James, who has won a road game in 27 consecutive series and appears determined to toss Toronto aside. He finished 10 of 14 from the field, dropped four 3-pointers and 15 free throws.

“He did miss six free throws,” cracked Toronto’s Kyle Lowry. “He’s playing unbelievable. He’s playing like LeBron James. We got to figure out a way to not let him beat us, which is easier said than done.”