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LeBron James is playing nearly 40 minutes per game in the NBA Finals and is expending energy in a variety of ways on both ends of the floor. On offense, he's leading the Cavaliers in scoring and averaging a triple-double. And on defense, he's drawn the near-impossible assignment of guarding 7-footer in Kevin Durant.

When asked about fatigue being a factor on Wednesday, though, James disagreed with that notion despite carrying the team in Games 1 and 2. And he made sure to drop a subtle humble-brag about his numbers.

For the record, James' numbers mostly back up his boast. He's been excellent for Cleveland. It's been his role players that have struggled mightily and looked worn down.

Because it's LeBron and because he's logged 79 minutes over the last two games against the Warriors, it's easy to speculate about his stamina being an issue. He's 32-years-old, after all, and chasing KD around the court while he puts up gaudy numbers and shouldering a hefty offensive load would wear just about anyone down. But speculation about fatigue is just that, really. His performance hasn't dipped at all, even though his facial expression towards the latter parts of Games 1 and 2 might indicate a physical exertion.

Whether he's tired or not, Tyronn Lue simply can't afford to keep him off the floor. The Warriors have destroyed Cleveland when LeBron sits on the bench, and he's proven to be too valuable to enjoy any type of extended rest.

The good news for Cavs fans is this: LeBron is healthy, Kyrie Irving is healthy, Kevin Love is healthy, and Games 3 and 4 are being played in Cleveland.

As we saw last season, the series isn't over until James says so. Now the question is: Can an overworked James lead his team to a win and make it a competitive series? If Cleveland plays as it did in Games 1 and 2, the answer will be a resounding no. And James will be enjoying rest much sooner than he likely anticipates.