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Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives as New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives as New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
A sleek protective mask did nothing to affect LeBron James' game on Thursday night as he scored 31 points in a 108-82 drubbing of New York. It was James' first game back after breaking his nose against the Thunder a week earlier.