James scores 51 for Cavs
Posted January 15, 2008 10:00 pm
LeBron James scored a season-high 51 points, including 25 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 132-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
James made 18 of 28 shots and also had 9 assists and 8 rebounds as the Cavaliers handed the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss. James' career high is 56 points.
Rudy Gay scored 30 for the Grizzlies, and reserve Juan Carlos Navarro went 6-for-10 from 3-point range on his way to 26 points. Mike Conley had a career-high 20 points, and added 7 assists.
The teams were tied at 113 at the end of regulation. James missed the game-winner from 19 feet as time expired in regulation.
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