Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) tries to shoot against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James tied a season high with 31 points, including 17 to spark a fourth-quarter comeback, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their seventh straight, 118-114 over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
Cleveland trailed 95-86 deficit midway through the fourth, but James took over and brought the Quicken Loans Arena crowd to its feet with one of his trademark plays.
With the Cavaliers trailing 95-91, James stole the ball near midcourt and headed to the basket. Rodney Hood wrapped his arms around James, but the four-time MVP made a layup anyway and flexed his bicep as Hood was called for the foul.
James made the foul shot and Cleveland followed with a 10-0 run to go ahead 104-98.
Alec Burks led Utah with 24 points while Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors each added 17.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shots against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) grabs a rebound against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao (17) and forward Kevin Love during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams (52) passes against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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