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Cavaliers 106, Bobcats 89

Nov 19, 2004

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cleveland's LeBron James scored a few crowd-pleasing shots on his way to 19 points and a 106-89 win against the Charlotte Bobcats.

It was the fifth consecutive win for the Cavaliers and it moves them two games over .500 for the first time since 1999 -- James' freshman year in high school.

The Bobcats lost their fifth straight -- and their composure.

Charlotte coach Bernie Bickerstaff was ejected from the game after ranting at officials over a second flagrant foul called on Gerald Wallace.

The Cavaliers led 64-51 before the drama, and pounced on Charlotte after it.

Jeff McInnis scored 18 points for Cleveland, Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 16 and Newble scored 11.

Jason Kapono, a former Cavalier, led the Bobcats with 16 points. Keith Bogans had 14 and Melvin Ely added 10 points.