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61 Points in a Game In a March 3, 2014, game against the Charlotte Bobcats (while a member of the Miami Heat), James scored 61 points. The game resulted in a 124–107 victory as James made his first eight three-point shots for 24 points, as well as nine free throws (9 points) and 14 two-pointers (28 points). His 61 points make him one of only 25 players in the history of the NBA to score at least 60 points in a game.

Watch a shot-by-shot video of LeBron James scoring 61 points against the Charlotte Bobcats in a March 3, 2014, game. The performance ranks tied for the 43rd most points scored by an NBA player in a game in the history of the Association.

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