LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 110-99 on Thursday night for their 18th victory in 20 games. James added 11 rebounds, outplaying fellow MVP candidate Stephen Curry and leading Cleveland past the team with the NBA's best record for its 11th straight home victory. David Lee led Golden State (44-11) with 19 points. James was out with knee and back injuries when the teams met Jan. 9, a 112-94 win for Golden State.