Posted Feb 6 2010 8:37PM
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James scored 24 straight points for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in the first half against New York.
James, who historically has saved some of his best performances for the Knicks, scored Cleveland's final 16 points of the first quarter and eight straight to start the second. Cleveland scored 44 points in the first quarter -- including 23 from James. He had four three-pointers in the quarter, all within the final 1:55.
James' scoring streak ended when teammate Jawad Williams hit a three-pointer with 8:18 remaining in the half to put Cleveland ahead 55-33.
During his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, James had 19 in the first quarter and the Cavs scored 40 in what became a 100-91 Cleveland victory on Nov. 6.
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