Lebron Scores 52, Triple-Double in MSG

Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 52 points in the Cavaliers win against the New York Knicks at legendary Madison Square Garden, a couple of days after Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 61 points at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers beat the Knicks 107-102. In addition to his 52 points, James had 11 assists and 10 rebounds, which gives him a triple-double.

James started off hot, scoring 20 points in the first quarter. There were many who said he'll get the record for the most points in Madison Square Garden, which Bryant got a couple of days earlier. However, James cooled off but was still able to get 50 points. James and legend Michael Jordan are the only players to score 50 points twice at Madison Square Garden.

James pulled off an impressive feat by scoring 52 points and getting a triple-double. However, I believe James has to realize that performances like that are not going to win championships. James clearly was aiming at getting more than Bryant's 61 points. I think that shows the kind of person he is. He only cares about individual accolades, which isn't going to win him a championship. He is too worried with laughing and conversing with Spike Lee and Jay-Z, instead of focusing on the Cavaliers. That attitude has to change or James will realize why he doesn't get a championship soon.