LeBron James Scores 31 in Win against Nets

LeBron James put on another spectacular performance when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Jersey Nets 106-82 at IZOD Center. James finished the game with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. His dominating performance also included a block in which he sprinted to the back-court to prevent a fast break dunk from Devin Harris.

The Cavs have won their last eight games while the Nets snapped their two-game winning streak.

Cleveland got a big efforts from guard-tandem Delonte West and Mo Williams as they tallied 16 points apiece. Zydrunas Ilgauskas managed to add 13 points and 9 rebounds. Ben Wallace only had 3 points but grabbed 8 boards and swatted 4 shots.

New Jersey was led by young point guard Devin Harris with 23 points while veteran guard Vince Carter added 12 points. Rookie center Brook Lopez recorded his first career double-double by finishing the game with 15 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out.

James became the youngest NBA player (23 years old and 323 days) to amass 11,000 points when he made a jumper in the first quarter. Kobe Bryant of the L.A. Lakers was 25 years old and 99 days when he reached the 11,000 milestone.