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Champs! James’ triple-double lifts Heat to title

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photo Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) and shooting guard Dwyane Wade react in the final moments during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.

MIAMI (AP) – LeBron James has found it all since taking his talents to Miami.

Add NBA champion to the list.

Best player in the game, best team in the league.

“Happiest day of my life,” he said.

James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and got the kind of help that was worth leaving home for, leading the Heat in a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to win the NBA Finals in five games.