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LeBron Owns Fourth Quarter in Cavs Victory

Elsewhere, Spurs edge out Clippers while Mavs put down Timberwolves

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 6, 2008 8:19 PM CST
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(Newser) – Toronto held a 13-point lead entering the final quarter then helplessly watched LeBron James take over in what turned out to be a 93-90 Cavs win last night. James scored 35 points while the balanced Raptors had four players with at least 16. Describing his 24-point late-game explosion, James said "the hoop felt like the ocean." In other action:

  • Manu Ginobili, returning after a five-game absence, scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter as the defending champion Spurs topped the Clippers, 88-82.
  • Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points and Josh Howard had 22 points, eight rebounds as Dallas easily defeated Minnesota 101-78. "It's embarrassing, you know," said one Wolves player of his team's 4-29 record.

Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) and Sam Cassell (19) battle San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan for a rebound in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 88-82. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) and Sam Cassell (19) battle San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan for a rebound in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Spurs...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots against Los Angeles' Chris Kaman in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 88-82. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots against Los Angeles' Chris Kaman in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 88-82. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton (12) defends against San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton (12) defends against San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, upper right, scores against the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman (35) and Quinton Ross (13) in the first half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, upper right, scores against the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman (35) and Quinton Ross (13) in the first half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, back, of Germany, shots over Minnesota Timberwolves Chris Ricahard (32) during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Minneapolis. Nowitzki finished with a game-high 30 points as Dallas won, 101-78. (AP Photo/A.J. Olmscheid)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, back, of Germany, shots over Minnesota Timberwolves Chris Ricahard (32) during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Minneapolis. Nowitzki...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson goes up for an offensive rebound over Dallas Mavericks' Devon Harris during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/A.J. Olmscheid)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson goes up for an offensive rebound over Dallas Mavericks' Devon Harris during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Three Minnesota Timberwolves' fans wear bags over their heads during a game against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
Three Minnesota Timberwolves' fans wear bags over their heads during a game against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James rejected by Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon as he drives to the hoop during first half in Toronto on Sunday, Jan.6, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James rejected by Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon as he drives to the hoop during first half in Toronto on Sunday, Jan.6, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes center is rejected as he runs into a double team by Toronto Raptors forwards Jamario Moon, left, and Andrea Bargnani, right, during first half in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes center is rejected as he runs into a double team by Toronto Raptors forwards Jamario Moon, left, and Andrea Bargnani, right, during first half in Toronto on Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James center is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon, right, and center Rasho Nesterovic during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James center is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon, right, and center Rasho Nesterovic during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
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