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Finally, Some Help For LeBron

Posted Feb 11, 08 10:15 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – A common scapegoat for Cleveland's occasionally mediocre play, gunner Larry Hughes made the case for his sizable contract, pouring in 40 in the Cavaliers' 118-111 win tonight over the Magic. Hughes's 23-point third quarter kept Cleveland close, and the team's 12-2 run in the first five minutes of the fourth cinched it.

Cleveland's defense rendered Magic superstar center Dwight Howard a non-factor with lots of help inside. LeBron James added his customary 29 points and 10 assists, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Damon Jones both contributed despite leaving the previous game—a rout against Denver—with injuries. Drew Gooden also returned to the Cavs after nursing a balky groin.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evans during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden, center, battles with Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis for a loose ball as Hedo Turkoglu of Turkey watches during the first half of their NBA basketball game...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, is fouled while driving to the basket as he is swarmed by the Orlando Magic's Rashard Lewis, left, Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson, right, during the...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, dunks the ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers center Dwayne Jones during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, left, drives to the basket in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2008....   (Associated Press)
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