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James Harden scored a season-high 32 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 115-107 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The win handed New York its second consecutive loss, according to the Associated Press report of the game.

Harden’s scoring line led Cleveland

Harden made 9 of 14 shots from the field, including 5 of 7 three-pointers, and converted 9 of 11 free throws, according to the NBA’s official box score. Donovan Mitchell added 23 points for Cleveland. The Associated Press described Harden’s 32 as more than twice his average entering the game, a sharp rise above his early-season pace.

The shooting breakdown shows how Harden built his total: he scored from the perimeter, at the line and inside the arc rather than relying on one type of shot. His five made threes accounted for 15 points, while the free throws added nine.

What the result means for both teams

The Cavaliers improved to 6-6, while the Knicks fell to 6-5, the NBA’s game recap said. New York has now lost two straight. The road win gave Cleveland an important result against an Eastern Conference rival as both teams work through the opening stretch of the schedule.

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Sources

The Associated Press, via Yahoo Sports: game report · NBA.com: official game recap · Cleveland Cavaliers/NBA: official box score