James scores 31 as Cavaliers beat Knicks 90-84
LeBron James scored 31 points (18 in the paint), and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 90-84 for their eighth straight win.
Mo Williams’ 17-foot jumper put the Cavaliers ahead for good with 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Mo Williams’ 2 free throws with 11.6 seconds left made it 90-84 and put it away.
During clutch time, the Cavaliers outscored the Knicks 13-4. James scored 6 of the Cavaliers’ 13 on 3 for 3 shooting and 0 for 1 at the line.
Mo Williams scored 20 points.
For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points (14 in the first quarter).
The Cavaliers shot 42.3% from the field to the Knicks’ 36.7%, held them to 84 points and outscored them 22-7 off turnovers.