Nov 26, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao (17) during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 113-87.
Nov 26, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao (17) during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 113-87. Reuters

Just a few days after four-time Most Valuable Player LeBron James said that he stinks and took accountability for the team's early season struggles, the King displayed the form that labels him as the best player in the world by lifting the Cavaliers to a 113-87 rout of the Washington Wizards. James was just two assists shy of a triple double as he posted eye-popping numbers of 29 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals in just 14 shots and 36 minutes of action.

The cavaliers are now on a two-game winning streak and successfully avenged the previous week's defeat in the hands of John Wall and the Wizards. James got plenty of help as fellow all-stars Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving contributed in their own way with 21 and 18 markers, respectively. Reserve players Dion Waiters and Tristan Thompson also did their job to ease the weight from the starters by adding 15 and 10 points apiece.

While the offence was impressive in this one, the more positive signs can be found at the defensive end. The Cavaliers limited the visiting Wizards to just 46 percent on the field and 38 percent in three-point field goals. The effort in transition defence was also a stark contrast to the past few games with James leading the way, sprinting back quickly at every fastbreak opportunity for the spry Wizards backcourt.

"We played basketball the right way," James said per ESPN. "We shared the ball. We defended. We sustained effort for as close to 48 minutes as possible. I'm very happy and pleased with the way we've played the past two games."

The team from the capital was led by reserve guard Rasual Butler and veteran Paul Pierce who netted 23 and 15 points, respectively. Surprisingly absent was the contribution of up-and-coming point guard John Wall, who was limited to a mere six markers and a red herring five turnovers.

James and the Cavaliers made a conscious effort to negate the dribble drive penetrations of Wall, who exploded for 28 points in the trashing they got from the hands of the Wizards a week ago. Wizards coach Randy Whittman was dismayed with the defensive effort of the team. He emphasised turnover points as the one lacking in their arsenal, given that said efforts usually provide fastbreak opportunity for the guards. Against Cleveland, the team just recorded two turnover points.