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N.B.A. Roundup: Late Shot by James Pushes Cavs Past Nets

LeBron James, who scored 26 points, made a running hook shot with a second left to play, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers a 90-88 victory at home over the Nets on Saturday night.

After the Nets’ Joe Johnson tied the game with three foul shots with 15.2 seconds left, the Cavaliers called timeout and took the ball at midcourt.

James took the inbounds pass and dribbled to the top of the key before cutting to the right of the lane and hitting a hook shot over Brook Lopez.

James scored 10 points and added a key steal late in the game to help Cleveland remain unbeaten at home in nine games.