LeBron James was under attack again on Wednesday, with the Cleveland Cavaliers star tackled to the ground.

After being kicked in the groin by James Harden on Sunday - an incident which saw the Houston Rockets man banned for one game - James was once again on the receiving end of a physical foul, when he was tackled by Jonas Valanciunas.

Late in the third quarter of the Cavaliers' 120-112 win over Valanciunas' Toronto Raptors, the big Lithuanian centre wrapped two arms around the ring-bound James, bringing the four-time NBA MVP to the ground.

James was clearly aggrieved with the treatment, swinging an arm at Valanciunas as the latter attempted to help the former Miami Heat man up from the floor.

The play saw Valanciunas hit with a flagrant foul, as the 22-year-old posted 26 points and 11 rebounds.

But James had the last laugh, helping his side to victory with 29 points and 14 assists.