LeBron James made 3-pointers from every angle, drove into the lane for dunks and leaned into low post moves.
He was just getting warmed up -- two hours before tipoff -- and his regular routine provided another demonstration of greatness.
James had 36 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists Sunday to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-78 victory against the Detroit Pistons, sweeping the Eastern Conference first-round series.
The 24-year-old superstar said his work ethic has been "everything" in a breathtaking career that has surpassed unprecedented hype.
"You're only born with a certain amount of gifts," he said. "You have to take advantage of them, and put in the work. My work ethic has helped me be the player I am today."
Cavs coach Mike Brown said James is a "workaholic," and relayed an anecdote about his son being in awe of James lifting weights and going through individual drills during last offseason.
"I said, 'LeBron doesn't just show up at the game with a Superman outfit on,'" Brown recalled saying to his son.
James and the top-seeded Cavs were so efficient in sweeping Detroit they might be off for more than a week, waiting for Atlanta or Miami to advance.
"That's what happens when you take care of business," James said.
