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Finally, Some Help For LeBron

Hughes scores 40 in Orlando as Cavaliers get Gooden back

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Feb 11, 2008 10:15 PM CST

(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... Read full story »

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