Mo Williams, guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, had a career-high 43 points against the Sacramento Kings in their 117-110 home win. Forward Lebron James, who is the team leader in scoring, had a triple-double, scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Williams also had 11 assists in his huge effort to keep the Cavaliers undefeated at home. They are now 21-0 at home, which is one of the best starts at home in franchise history.
In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers were stunned by the Charlotte Bobcats, losing 117-110 also, but in double-overtime. The Lakers, who own the best record in the Western Conference, have now only lost two home games all year. The Bobcats played well, shooting 47% from the field and making nine three-pointers. Bobcats guard Raymond Felton almost had a triple-double, with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was fouled out for the first time this season. He had 38 points and eight rebounds.
Mo Williams has added a scoring threat to the Cavaliers, and that is why the Cavaliers now look like serious contenders for an NBA championship. When Williams was with the Milwaukee Bucks, he proved that he can score, even with scorer Michael Redd on that team. For the Lakers, this is a bad loss. The Bobcats are not a bad team, but the Lakers showed they could not match up with the youth and athleticism the Bobcats have. The Lakers have lost 5 of the last 6 games against the Bobcats, so this is clearly not a fluke win for them.
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