The King: LeBron James’ Best 50-Plus Point Games

King James scored a record 61 points earlier this week.

10 50-Point Games - Miami Heat guard LeBron James had the best game of his 11-year NBA career on Monday night when he scored a record-breaking 61 points against the Charlotte Bobcats, marking his 10th 50-point game. Take a look at King James’ top-scoring games.  —Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) 

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10 50-Point Games - Miami Heat guard LeBron James had the best game of his 11-year NBA career on Monday night when he scored a record-breaking 61 points against the Charlotte Bobcats, marking his 10th 50-point game. Take a look at King James’ top-scoring games.  —Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) 

First Time’s a Charm - James scored his first 50 points on March 20, 2005, when he played for the Cavaliers. He put up 56 points against the Toronto Raptors.(Photo: TANNIS TOOHEY/TORONTO STAR/Getty Images)

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First Time’s a Charm - James scored his first 50 points on March 20, 2005, when he played for the Cavaliers. He put up 56 points against the Toronto Raptors.(Photo: TANNIS TOOHEY/TORONTO STAR/Getty Images)

And Another One - King James came back for his second 50-point game that December, ending the game with 52 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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And Another One - King James came back for his second 50-point game that December, ending the game with 52 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Report: LeBron James's Inner Circle Wants Return to Cleveland - Reports of LeBron James having serious interest in a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers definitely have legs. According to Chris Sheridan of SheridanHoops, King James’s inner circle, including his wife, Savannah, reportedly want the superstar forward returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers and his home state of Ohio. This latest report comes after ESPN’s Chris Broussard tweeted Sunday: “Cleveland has replaced Miami as my front runner to land LeBron James. I’m not saying LJ to the Cavs is done deal or I know 4 a fact; just my gut feeling on many conversations I’ve had around this story. These convos aren’t sourced enough 4 me to report as fact. But I’ve heard enough to believe 'the wind is blowing' LJ back home. We’ll see…” Adding to the speculation of James’s return to Cleveland was Monday’s news of the Cavs removing owne...

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Three-Peat - People were still talking about the December game when, on January 21, 2006; James shocked fans yet again with 51 points against the Utah Jazz.(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Difference a Year Makes - James’ 50-point game streak would remain dormant until Jan. 15, 2008, when he scored 51 points on the Memphis Grizzlies.(Photo: Aaron Josefczyk /Landov)

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The Difference a Year Makes - James’ 50-point game streak would remain dormant until Jan. 15, 2008, when he scored 51 points on the Memphis Grizzlies.(Photo: Aaron Josefczyk /Landov)

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Get Used to It - A few months later, James had New York Knicks fans in a frenzy when he scored 50 points at Madison Square Garden on March 5, 2008.(Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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Get Used to It - A few months later, James had New York Knicks fans in a frenzy when he scored 50 points at Madison Square Garden on March 5, 2008.(Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Knicks Are Not Ready - The New York Knicks got slammed back to back when James scored 52 points on Feb. 4, 2009.(Photo: UPI Photo/John Angelillo /Landov)

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Knicks Are Not Ready - The New York Knicks got slammed back to back when James scored 52 points on Feb. 4, 2009.(Photo: UPI Photo/John Angelillo /Landov)

Bron Bombs Bucks … Again - The Bucks felt the wrath of King James twice, but this time he scored 55 points on Feb. 20, 2009. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) 

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Bron Bombs Bucks … Again - The Bucks felt the wrath of King James twice, but this time he scored 55 points on Feb. 20, 2009. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) 

Something About March - There is something about March. Four of James’ 10 50-point games occurred in that month. He scored 51 points against the Sacramento Kings on March 12, 2009.(Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) 

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Something About March - There is something about March. Four of James’ 10 50-point games occurred in that month. He scored 51 points against the Sacramento Kings on March 12, 2009.(Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) 

First Time on the Heat - Although James joined the Miami Heat in 2010, he wouldn’t reach the 50-point mark until the 2011 season. James scored 51 points on the Orlando Magic on Feb. 3, 2011.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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First Time on the Heat - Although James joined the Miami Heat in 2010, he wouldn’t reach the 50-point mark until the 2011 season. James scored 51 points on the Orlando Magic on Feb. 3, 2011.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)