Carmelo Anthony’s game winning shot in overtime ruins Lebron James’ monster night as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116. Melo’s 20 foot jumper over Lebron lifts the nuggets in overtime with just 1.8 seconds remaining in the game. The big shot of Anthony snapped the Cav’s 13-game winning streak. Anthony posted 40 points (13 of 28 shooting) and six of them coming from overtime.
Despite having a superb night, King James fell short to win the game in overtime as he slipped in the last seconds of the game and missed beyond the arc. James posted his third triple double of the season (and 27th of his career) with 43 points, 13 assists, a career-high-tying 15 assists and a season-high-tying four blocks. The only player to register 40+ points, 10+assists and 15+assists since Pete Maravich’s performance in 1974.
Cavalier’s poor shooting night in the foul line made the big difference in the game. The Cavs had a difficult time making their free throw shots. They missed 17 of their shots from line for only 23 of 40 overall. The Cavs only shoots 73 percent in the line and ranks 27th in the NBA in free-throw shooting.
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