Lebron scores 30, Cavs beat Celtics

LeBron James had a big second half for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they took on the Boston Celtics. Lebron, scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half to lead the Cavs to the win.

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2010 photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward  James LeBron, right, and center Shaquille O'Neal are shown during  the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland  Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore. Pried away in a trade with Phoenix  last June to aid LeBron James' drive for a first championship,  O'Neal has helped the Cavs move atop the league's standings and  positioned them to end the city's 46-year drought without a major  sports title.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Late in the first quarter, James loses the handle but managed to hit a fall away jumper. The Cavs went two points clear.

Late in the second, Paul Pierce tried to reduce the deficit for the Celtics...But, James came up huge at the defensive end with a block and Mo Williams finished at the other end. Cleveland led by nine.

Midway through the third quarter, Ray Allen tied the game at 68-all with a three from the corner. He led the Celtics with 20 points.

Later on, James hits the jumper as the Cavs pulled away again.He scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half. And, the Cavaliers never looked back sealing the win 104-93.