By WRBL Staff
The Associated Press
CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half and Larry Hughes ade a crucial jumper down the stretch to lead the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 98-94 Wednesday night in Cleveland.The Associated Press
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Stumble It!James, who just celebrated his 23rd birthday began the new year with another dominating performance, but one that began very quietly.
He took only five shots and scored four points in the first half. But after dropping in 13 points in the third, James scored 19 in the fourth, including 19 of Cleveland's 22 over the last 6:51.
James also got the assist on a 17-foot jumper with 2:33 left by Hughes, who came in shooting just 27 percent in his past five games.
Joe Johnson scored 24 points and Josh Smith 20 for Atlanta, which could do little to stop James when it mattered most.
