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February 2008
- Finally, Some Help For LeBron
  
  Associated Press | Feb 11, 08 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 five minutes of the fourth cinched it. More »
- Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs
  
  Associated Press | Feb 9, 08 6:27 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Knicks managed to top themselves last night, this time blowing an 18-point third-quarter lead against San Antonio, eventually bowing in overtime, 99-93. After Michael Finley tied it on a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the Spurs never looked back. Tim Duncan had 21 points, 14 rebounds in the win. The Bricks missed all seven shots in OT. Elsewhere: More »
- Rockets Surge Past Cavs
  
  Houston Chronicle | Feb 8, 08 1:03 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Rockets showed their mettle last night, earning a hard-nosed victory over Cleveland 92-77, the Houston Chronicle reports. Houston, propelled by Yao Ming's 22 points, battled off a Cavalier comeback attempt in the fourth, as Tracy McGrady battled a respiratory infection which sent him to the hospital earlier in the day, but couldn't keep him off the court. More »
- LeBron, Gibson Push Cavs Past Celtics
  
  Cleveland Plain Dealer | Feb 6, 08 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. More »
- Surging Magic Tops Slumping Pacers
  
  Associated Press | Feb 3, 08 7:09 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Orlando Magic won their fourth straight game last night, taking advantage of a slumping, injured Indiana Pacers squad for a 121-115 win, reports the Associated Press. The loss was the sixth straight for Indiana, which has been without star forward Jermaine O'Neal for eight games. Dwight Howard led the huge Magic offensive effort with 24 points and 12 rebounds. In other NBA action: More »
January 2008
- LeBron Rescues Cavs at Buzzer
  
  Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jan 31, 08 4:41 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - What did LeBron James have to say about his 14 rebounds and 37 points, which cumulated in the game-winning reverse lay-up with .3 seconds remaining? "I just do what I do," James explained. What he did last night was lead a late comeback against Portland, with 17 points in the fourth quarter, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. More »
- Hedo Hits the Winner as Magic Beats Boston
  
  Associated Press | Jan 27, 08 7:48 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Orlando won a clash of division leaders today, 96-93 over Boston, on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Hedo Turkoglu. The Magic managed to blow a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter but went back ahead on two buckets by Rashard Lewis. With injured Celtic Kevin Garnett sitting out, Dwight Howard was strong inside with 18 points, 16 rebounds. Elsewhere in hoops: More »
- Marion Shot Sinks Cavaliers
  
  Arizona Republic (Phoenix) | Jan 26, 08 5:44 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Shawn Marion only made one basket for the Phoenix Suns last night, but he made it count. Marion hit a 10-foot baseline shot with 1.1 seconds to go to give the Suns a 110-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena, reports the Arizona Republic . Raja Bell scored 27 points as the Suns erased an 18-point first-half hole. More »
- Wade's 42 Not Enough for Heat
  
  Miami Herald | Jan 22, 08 3:56 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Dwyane Wade scored 42 points against the Cavaliers—32 in the second half—but even that wasn't enough to pull off something that hasn't happened in 14 games: a Miami win. LeBron James had 28 points and help from four teammates scoring in the double digits to put together a 97-90 victory, the Miami Herald reports. More »
- LeBron leads Cavs past Spurs
  
  Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jan 18, 08 12:23 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers collected a little bit of payback Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs. James scored 27 points to lead the Cavs to a 90-88 win over the Spurs, who swept them last season the NBA finals. The win was the fourth straight regular-season victory for the Cavaliers over the Spurs. More »
- All Hail the King! James Nets 51
  
  Associated Press | Jan 16, 08 12:39 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - LeBron James continued to improve upon his already amazing season by scoring a season-high 51 points in a 132-124 Cleveland overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. James, who scored 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, shot 18-for-28 from the floor. The King's best scoring night ever came in March 2005 when he dropped 56 on Toronto, reports the Associated Press. More »
- Celtics Stunned at Home by Charlotte
  
  Associated Press | Jan 10, 08 12:32 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Coming off arguably their biggest win of the season against the Pistons in Detroit on Saturday, the Boston Celtics laid an egg at home versus Charlotte. Jason Richardson scored 34 points to lead the Bobcats to a 95-83 victory. Playing without Ray Allen, who has a pinched nerve in his neck, Boston saw its nine-game winning streak snapped, reports the AP. Elsewhere: More »
- LeBron Owns Fourth Quarter in Cavs Victory
  
  Globe and Mail | Jan 6, 08 8:19 PM CST
  
  (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: More »
December 2007
- Cavs, King James Top Mavs
  
  Associated Press | Dec 27, 07 11:50 PM CST
  
  (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. More »
- Heat Hits 20 Losses as Cavs Roll
  
  Associated Press | Dec 26, 07 3:43 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - LeBron had 25 points and 12 dimes in a Christmas day Cavaliers-Heat matchup that looked much more interesting at the beginning of the season. The Eastern Conference's past two champions were a combined 20-35 entering the game, which Cleveland won 96-82 with a strong second half. Dwyane Wade's foul-line 8-for-16 didn't help Miami's cause. More »
- Carter's Nets Run Past LeBron's Cavs
  
  New York Times | Dec 15, 07 4:00 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - New Jersey caught a break when it last played Cleveland, as star LeBron James missed the game. This time James was in the lineup and scored 29 points but the result was the same as New Jersey won, this time 105-97, reports The New York Times . Said Nets star Vince Carter, "We needed this...to get back on track." Elsewhere: More »
- James Returns, Cavs Snap Skid
  
  Associated Press | Dec 11, 07 11:18 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - LeBron James came off the bench to help Cleveland beat Indiana 118-105 and snap a six-game losing streak. James had missed the previous five games with a sprained left index finger. He played 22 minutes and scored 17 points as the Cavaliers had their best offensive performance of the year so far, setting a season high in points, reports the AP. More »
- Jefferson Leads Nets Blowout of Cavaliers
  
  Associated Press | Dec 4, 07 11:05 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - LeBron James missed his third consecutive game with an injured finger and was forced to watch his Cleveland teammates lose 100-79 to New Jersey from the bench. It was the fourth straight loss for the Cavaliers, who allowed Richard Jefferson to score a season-high 36 points. Cleveland looked disjointed on both ends of the court without King James, reports the AP. More »
- Knicks Circle the Wagons, Top Bucks
  
  Associated Press | Dec 1, 07 1:12 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Knicks rallied past the "Fire Isiah" chants in the first half and then the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half to claim a 91-88 victory tonight. One day removed from the third-worst loss in franchise history, Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph each scored 25 points for New York, which has won three of four. Elsewhere in pro hoops: More »
November 2007
- LeBron, Cavs Hand C's 2nd Loss
  
  Associated Press | Nov 27, 07 10:39 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - LeBron James continued to play otherworldly basketball as he scored 38 points to lead Cleveland to a 109-104 overtime victory over the previously one-loss Celtics. James dished 13 assists on the night, and scored 11 points in the extra period. Ray Allen could have given the Celtics the lead with 22 seconds left in regulation, but uncharacteristically missed two free throws, reports the AP. More »