LeBron James scored 44 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers' comeback from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit in a 109-108 overtime defeat of the New Orleans Hornets on Monday.

Drew Gooden had 11 points and rebounds, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 points and 9 rebounds.

J.R. Smith led New Orleans with 22 points, hitting four 3-pointers. Dan Dickau had 11 points and 12 rebounds.