LeBron Torches Magic for 51 Points. Sets Miami Heat Record with 23 in First Quarter.

LeBron James had a record-setting first half against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. James set a Miami Heat record with a 23-point first quarter, then set a personal best by hitting his first 11 shots of the game. He finished with 51 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the most points in the NBA this season. “Anybody that questions my competitiveness, they must be looking at the game the wrong way,” James told TNT in a televised interview at halftime. James remains bothered by something Magic President Otis Smith said last summer. Referring to James’ decision to join the Heat, Smith said, “I thought he was, I guess, more of a competitor.” See game photos after the game including previous match ups against Oklahoma City, New York, and more.

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  • I watched the game(of course)MIA vs. ORL
    GREAT GAME!!!
    LeBron was literally UN-STOPPABLE

    and his v2 pe's for that game,
    OMG... :shock:
    They are just amazing
    with the white laces!!!!
    If only Nike would release them with white laces
    we would all be happy!

  • What is up with the new jerseys?? i really wanted to get a lebron heat jersey but the new authentics just dont look right especially not for the inflated price if any thing the price should have gone down this year, this is like bullshit fuse technology for the shoes everything is heat applied but it looks shitty and it is cheaper. N e 1 else agree with me on this bout the jerseys?

  • I guess Otis Smith was on LeBron's todo list, lol.

    No blocks from Howard but he got two from D-Wade & LeBron :D

    @RilEy I agree about those jerseys... I wanted to get some authentic as well, but not for that price and brand could be different also ;)

  • @ Riley...those are Adidas Jerseys...enough said...and yea Otis Smith should find the nearest bridge and JUMP!!!!!!

  • Nuthing against Adidas but this years jerseys are just awful, last year they were good. no argument Nike makes the best looking shoes but i dnt like what they do with b ball jereys with the grafiks on the back and all, there college jersey are not impresive so no matter the brand all they need to do is make GOOD QUALITY jerseys at more reasonable prices, this year was a huge strike for b ball jerseys hopefully they tweak them a bit for nex year.