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NBA: Cleveland 126, Sacramento 123 (OT)

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Published: March. 14, 2009 at 1:12 AM

SACRAMENTO, March 14 (UPI) -- LeBron James brought Cleveland from behind with a 51-point show Friday night and the Cavaliers had to go to overtime before edging Sacramento 126-123.

It was the third 50-point game of the season for James and the Cavaliers needed it to escape with a win against the worst team in the Western Conference.

Cleveland came from nine points down with 3:30 left in regulation and the Cavaliers tied it at 116-116 on a free throw by James with 24 seconds remaining. James then blocked a game-winning attempt by Kevin Martin just before the fourth-quarter buzzer.

Mo Williams made two free throws for Cleveland with 4 seconds left in overtime for a three-point lead and Will Solomon missed a long-range shot for Sacramento as time ran out.

Despite his great night, James failed to become the first player in almost 20 years to record four straight triple-doubles. James had only four rebounds and nine assists against the Kings.

Martin scored 34 to lead Sacramento, which was coming off just its fourth win in its last 24 games.

Topics: LeBron James
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