LeBron Goes Bananas Against Knicks, Scores 47
Something about the New York Knicks brings out the best in LeBron James.
Cleveland’s self-proclaimed King turned in yet another incredible performance against the sad-sack Knicks, throwing down 47 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in a 113-106 win in Cleveland on Saturday night.
After missing the pre-game introductions, LeBron didn’t take long to turn himself onto overdrive. He swished four three-pointers in the last 1:55 of the first quarter, en route to 35 first-half points. He scored 24 straight points for the Cavs in just a 5:29 span at the end of the first and beginning of the second quarter.
“It’s something that can’t be explained,” James said of his stunning streak. “It’s a feeling I wish I could be in every game, but it’s not possible. It was a great moment.”
“You sometimes become a fan because he’s taking 3-point shots way beyond the arc,” New York’s Chris Duhon said. “Sometimes you get star-struck and you just start to get in a daze.”
The Knicks didn’t allow themselves to be star-struck the entire game—despite the Cavs holding a 20-point halftime lead, the Knicks cut their deficit to three (at 109-106) before LeBron finished the Knicks off with two late baskets.
