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LeBron, Gibson Push Cavs Past Celtics

Big defensive stop, near triple-double the difference in close finish

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 6, 2008 1:06 AM CST

(Newser) – LeBron James finished with 33 points, and nearly a triple-double, as Cleveland survived the still KG-less Celtics 114-113 last night, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Daniel Gibson's defensive play sealed the deal, as the three-point specialist made a key steal with little more than forty seconds left, followed by a decisive rebound with 25 seconds on the clock.

"I take more pride in my defense," Gibson said simply after the game. Despite the crucial late stops, the contest was dominated by offense, the teams posting a combined 130 points at the half. "Not necessarily the way we like to win ball games, but I've got to give everyone in that locker room credit," said Cavs' coach Mike Brown.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) dunks on Boston Celtics' Glen Davis during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) dunks on Boston Celtics' Glen Davis during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) drives the lane against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points to James's 33 in Cleveland's 114-113 win. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) drives the lane against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, fires a pass past Boston Celtics' Tony Allen during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 33 points to lead Cleveland to a 114-113 win. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, fires a pass past Boston Celtics' Tony Allen during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 33 points to...   (Associated Press)
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