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Recap: Cleveland 101, Wolves 88

Last update: April 4, 2007 - 12:39 AM

MVP

LeBron James, Cleveland

With 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, James put on the show that curious Twin Cities fans might have wanted. James scored 15 points in the first quarter, handing Cleveland control of the game, then got flashier in the second half. James has scored at least 30 in 11 of his past 21 games.

THE STATS

13 Season-low scoring total in third quarter for Minnesota.

19-11 The Cavaliers have the best record against the West of any Eastern Conference team.

20 Points for Cleveland's Drew Gooden, who added 13 rebounds.

1 With 22 points and 12 rebounds, Kevin Garnett was the only starter to score in double figures for the Wolves.

TRAGIC NUMBER

Team calculations reveal that a combination of Wolves' losses and Los Angeles Clippers' victories totaling four will eliminate Minnesota from the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

STEVE ASCHBURNER