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Cavs, King James Top Mavs

Posted Dec 27, 07 11:50 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – LeBron James' 24 points and eight rebounds propelled the Cavaliers past the Mavericks 88-81 last night, the AP reports. James put the game away with a definitive dunk with little more than a minute to play, despite repeated physical punishment, salvaging a dismal offensive effort from the Cavaliers. Dallas, however, was even sloppier offensively, shooting only 36.5 percent.

Dirk Nowitzki posted 19 points and 20 rebounds, and teammate Josh Howard also had 19 for the Mavericks. No other Dallas player broke double digits, as the team lost its second straight after a five-game winning streak. the win was Cleveland's second consecutive, and compensation for a dismal loss to the Mavs in the season opener.

Source Associated Press

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks over Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse in the second half of a NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Cleveland won, 88-81....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany reacts to a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Nowitzki had...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier, left, defends against a shot attempt by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, in the first half of a NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 27,...   (Associated Press)
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