LeBron James took on old club Miami Heat for the first time since leaving[Photos]

LeBron James took on former club Miami Heat for the first time since leaving in July as the Cleveland Cavaliers claimed victory in a pre-season game in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

The Cavaliers won 122-119 in overtime, with James scoring seven points and picking up eight assists in 20 minutes at the HSBC Arena.

It was the first time James played against the Heat since returning to Ohio after leading his former teammates to two NBA titles in four years. #MORE pics below:

The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (right) drives to the basket past Miami Heat's Danny Grainger 

James (left) gives Wade a hug as the pair reunite on the court at Rio's HSBC Arena on Saturday

'For me it was a special moment to be back there competing against my old teammates,' James said. 'I didn't get that awkward feeling, but a lot of memories came back about the things that we accomplished."

James barely talked to his teammates before and during the game, though, doing his usual game routine.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was glad the first meeting was finally out of the way.

James (right) shoots under pressure from Heat's Mario Chalmers as the Cavaliers claim victory

James dunks the ball as the Cavaliers go on to beat Heat 122-119 in overtime in the pre-season game

James (right) shakes hands with opponent Chalmers after the game concludes