James scores 47 as Cavs extend winning run to 11
Reuters US Online Report Sports News | 2010-02-07 11:30:19
<div><p>CLEVELAND (Reuters) - LeBron James scored 47 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their 11th consecutive game, beating the New York Knicks 113-106 Saturday.</p><p>James had a team record 35 points in the first half and scored 24 successive Cleveland (41-11) points.</p><p>"It's something that can't be explained," James told reporters. "It's a feeling I wish I could be in every game, but it's not possible.</p><p>"But it was a great moment for myself individually and for our team the way we played to start the game."</p><p>James went 17 of 31 from the field, hitting six three-pointers in addition to pulling down eight rebounds and making eight assists as Cleveland built a 24-point lead in the second quarter.</p><p>The fast start left Cavaliers coach Mike Brown praising his team's sharp shooting.</p><p>"We got the lead because 'Bron had a great first quarter and we made shots," Brown said. "We shot 66 percent from the field and scored 74 points."</p><p>"It was fun to watch because LeBron went crazy knocking shots down. It's always good to see from a fan's standpoint," he said.</p><p>James said the Cavs then "got lax" as the Knicks cut the margin to just three with 2:19 to play before James reeled off the game's final four points.</p><p>Nate Robinson finished with a team-high 26 points for New York (19-31).</p><p>(Reporting by Gene Cherry in Salvo, North Carolina. Editing by Ian Ransom. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=68623970&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>
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