- It felt really good tonight, managed on every part of the field and managed to get some sequences in important situations so that we managed to win, says James who despite his position as third in the NBA's scoring history is not known as a pure scorer.
Although James himself was quite unassuming, he was praised by his teammates.
- He was phenomenal tonight.
Considering how the match developed and the flow he gave us with the turn we could make, he was a big reason why we got on the right keel tonight, says Carmelo Anthony who scored 14 points.
Turned 14 points behind
In the second period, Golden State led 60-46 and also had 89-77 well into the third period.
Stephen Curry was, as usual, the best scorer in the Warriors - with 30.
- We have to dig out of the mud and no one will help us, says Golden States coach Steve Kerr who also paid tribute to James.
- He was brilliant tonight.
LeBron was fantastic, says Kerr, who was especially impressed by the three-point shooter where six long shots were in the basket for James.
His best record in the regular season is from 2014 when James was noted for 61 points when he played for Miami against Charlotte.