LeBron James exploded for a career-high 61 points in the Heat’s 124-107 victory over the Bobcats in Miami on Monday.
“The man above has given me some unbelievable abilities to play this game of basketball,” James told Sun Sports in a postgame interview. “I try to take advantage of it each and every night.”
James’ outburst established a Heat franchise scoring record, which Glen Rice set with 56 points against the Magic on April 15, 1995. The four-time MVP shot 22-for-33 from the field, 8-for-10 from three-point range and 9-for-12 from the free-throw line. He added seven rebounds and five assists in 41 minutes. James tied his career high by hitting the eight three-pointers. A 25-point third quarter highlighted his night.
