Lebron’s Dominant Second Half Carries Cavs Past Hawks

LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half as the Cavaliers beat the Hawks 98-94.

Lebron started the game quietly scoring only four points in the first half.
Then he came out in the second half and dropped 13 points in the third, and 19 in the fourth, including 19 of Cleveland’s 22 over the last 6:51.

Hughes 17-foot jumper with 2:33 put the Cavs up 85-82. He finished the night with 14 points and Drew Gooden 13 for Cleveland.

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News from local media:

- LeBron’s late rally leads Cavs to win  (Akron Beacon Journal)
- James explodes after sluggish start (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

News from national media:

- James quiet for half, but then unstoppable (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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