Bow Down to the KingLebron James gave the Knicks a reminder of what he can do should they decide to enter the Lebron James lottery this coming summer.
Lebron James led the Cavs (32-15) to a 117- 98 win over the improved New York Knicks (27-21). James followed up last season's 52 point, 11 assist, 9 rebound performance at the Garden with a monstrous performance of 47 points, 8 assists, 12, rebounds, 2 steals, and a block. But Lebron's best play came late in the 3rd quarter when he crossed D'Angelo and dunked over the 2009 number 1 draft pick.
"If you think he's good, try playing him." said D'Angelo.
"I just got crowned by the king." added Winter.
Magnus D'Angelo, drafted by the Detroit Pistons then traded to the New York Knicks on draft day, is one of the main reasons, along with Bobby Winter, on how the Knicks have managed to stay above .500 for most of the season.
Wilson Chandler was the only one who played well for the Knicks with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal on 8-11 shooting. Magnus D'Angelo was helpless against Lebron's defense scoring only 12 points on 3-13 shooting to go along with 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and five turnovers. Bobby Winter had 8 points and 10 rebounds. Delonte West was the Cavs second leading scorer with 17 points.
Lebron James, coming off his first MVP award, looks to repeat that accomplishment this season with averages of 30.8 points, leads the league, to go along with 7.4 rebounds , 6.2 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.3 blocks a game. Although the Cavs record this year (26-13) is nowhere near as good as last year due to injuries to key players Mo Williams and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, the fact that they are second in the east is the reason James is still in the MVP race. Lebron had this to say about the Knicks' D'Angelo.
"He's a good player. He's fast and strong. Excellent passer. But the comparisons to me have gotta stop. No offense to him, he's a fine player but he's no Lebron James."
Team UpdateRecord: 27-21 (3rd in Atlantic Division, 6th in conference)
Last 10: 4-6
Current Streak: Lost 2
2010 All-Star Weekend AnnouncementsTop Vote-Getter: Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, making his 6th All-Star appearance, is the top vote-getter in 2010 with 3,187,498 votes. He is only the second player to ever receive more than 3 million votes (Dwight Howard, 2009).
West All-Stars Starting LineupC - Yao Ming, HOU (8th appearance, 2,675,285 votes)
PF - Tim Duncan, SAS (12th appearance, 2,427,124 votes)
SF - Tracy McGrady, HOU (8th appearance, 1,912,855 votes)
SG - Kobe Bryant, LAL (12th appearance, 2,719,491 votes)
PG - Chris Paul, NOH (3rd appearance, 2,387,884 votes)
East All-Stars Starting LineupC - Dwight Howard, ORL (4th appearance, 2,759,998 votes)
PF - Kevin Garnett, BOS (12th appearance, 2,129,487 votes)
SF - Lebron James, CLE (6th appearance, 3,187,498 votes)
SG - Dwyane Wade, MIA (6th appearance, 2,494,120 votes)
PG - Derrick Rose, CHI (1st appearance, 1,957,983 votes)
Sprite Slam Dunk CompetitionLebron James, CLE
James White, HOU
Wilson Chandler, NYK
Mike Taylor, LAC
Foot Locker Three-Point ShootoutDaequan Cook, MIA
Jameer Nelson, ORL
Marco Bellinelli, GS
Eddie House, BOS
Sasha Vujacic, LAL
Athony Morrow, GS