James leads Cavs past Washington

The rookie had 38 points, six rebounds, four assists and a technical foul.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- LeBron James had his own Super Sunday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' No. 1 overall draft pick did it all, good and bad. He scored a career-high 38 points and got his first NBA technical foul in Sunday's 104-100 victory over the Washington Wizards.
"I was feeling it," he said. "My teammates kept feeding me the ball, and I was able to get the shots I wanted."
James' line in the box score was a mouthful. He went 14-for-27 from the field, 9-for-11 at the free throw line and had six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and six turnovers. He also committed three offensive fouls and made four three-point plays, including three during his 19-point third quarter when the Cleveland took the lead for good.
"He carried the load," Washington coach Eddie Jordan said. "He is one heck of a player, and that's what this league is made of -- star players carrying their team."
First technical
James' technical came with 3:02 to play and the Cavaliers leading comfortably. He looked unhappy when he didn't draw a foul while trying to put back an offensive rebound, then flung his headband into the crowd.
"I didn't say nothing," James said. "I just threw my headband into the crowd, and he gave me a T."
Carlos Boozer's game was nearly as impressive. He had 21 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Cavaliers, who improved to 5-20 on the road and have won six of eight. Cleveland got its 18th victory, surpassing its win total from last season, despite committing 24 turnovers.
Washington's Jerry Stackhouse, activated from the injured list, scored 13 points on 5-for-14 shooting -- including a pair of air balls -- in his first game this season. Stackhouse had knee surgery Oct. 21.
Leading the Wizards
Rookie Jarvis Hayes scored 20 points to lead the Wizards, who fell to 2-3 in a seven-game homestand. Jordan responded with some of his most critical remarks of the season, saying his players didn't match Cleveland's hard work and grit.
"We're trying to change a losing culture here, and it's not easy," Jordan said. "We're taking baby steps. We're having setbacks, and we're going to keep plugging it."
James led the Cavaliers to a 14-point lead going into the fourth quarter. The Wizards never got closer than double digits until the game's final minute, when a stream of turnovers -- including a bad pass by James -- helped Washington finish the game with a 20-9 run.
James made seven of 10 shots in the third quarter, giving him another chance to compare himself with Michael Jordan.
"I wear No. 23 for a reason," James said, "so I guess that's what he felt like when he used to heat up."