Friday, March 13, 2009

LeBron Records His Third Straight Triple Double In Win


James had his third straight triple-double -- 34 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds -- and the Cavaliers pulled away over the final seven minutes to beat the sinking Suns 119-111 on Thursday night. James said he just does what is necessary. "Three straight wins, that's what it's about," he said. "I try to do any and every thing for our team to win basketball games. If I've got to go out and do that, then I'm all for it." Phoenix was down 97-95 and had the ball for what looked to be a breakaway layup, but Jason Richardson decided to go for a 360-degree spin dunk. James raced from far behind and soared to block the attempt. "I just didn't give up on the play, man," James said. "That's just the identity of our team and who I am. I never believe a play is over and done with. A lot of people would give up on that play, but not me." Mo Williams, who scored a career-high 44 the first time the teams met this season, added 30 for Cleveland, including 6-of-10 3s. The Cavs' Delonte West left with a sore lower back halfway through the third quarter after crashing in to Nash for an offensive foul. X-rays were negative. Cleveland improved to 21-4 against the Western Conference. One more Cleveland victory or Detroit loss clinches the Central Division title for the Cavs.

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