NBA Note - Cleveland Cavaliers James, LeBron

Nov 16, 2017 - 6:19 PM F LeBron James started a firestorm in New York with his comments on the Knicks' selection of first-rounder Frank Ntilikina one pick ahead of the Dallas Mavericks' impressive rookie, Dennis Smith Jr.

On Monday, James helped the Cleveland Cavaliers storm back against New York.

James had 23 points and came one rebound short of a triple-double as the Cavaliers rallied from a 23-point deficit to defeat the Knicks 104-101 at Madison Square Garden.

"It is never (just) another game in the Garden," James said after Cleveland's biggest come-from-behind win in more than a decade. "This is the best basketball arena in the world to play in. I am happy to be a part of this and their crowd is great; their fans are amazing. To be an opposing guy, it is a treat."

James hit a step-back, 27-foot 3-pointer to put the Cavs up by three with 1:23 left in the game, the final dagger in an 8-0 Cleveland run to complete a rousing comeback.

He finished with 12 assists and nine rebounds. He added three blocks for Cleveland, which has won four of six after dropping four straight.