The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Denver Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony today were named Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in March James led the Cavaliers to their first playoff berth since the 1997-98 season after a win over the Dallas Mavericks, 107-94. Leading his team to a 10-4 record for the month, his 32.9 ppg was the highest scoring month in his career and a Cavaliers franchise record. Against Miami on March 12, James set his career and the NBA season-high with 24 free-throws made. Mar. 5 @ Chicago: Scored 33 points and added 11 rebounds, eight assists and one block in a 92-91 victory over the Bulls. Mar. 12 @ Miami: Posted 47 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one block in a 98-92 loss to the Heat. Mar. 22 vs Charlotte: Recorded his career-high, fifth triple-double with 37 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds and one block in a 120-118 overtime win, defeating the Bobcats. Mar. 29 vs. Dallas: Tallied 46 points while adding five rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 107-94 win over the Mavericks. http://www.nba.com/news/pow_060403.html
