After Zhang Yang scored 51 points against the Chicago Bulls, his average points per game increased from 31.98 to 32.25, widening the gap between him and the second place.
In the next 6 games, Zhang Yang averaged 32.8 points, with little improvement in his average points during this period. Before facing the Hornets, his average points were 32.29.
Entering April, the Cavaliers also faced stronger opponents than in March. James found it increasingly difficult to score, and after a hard push, his average points improved to 32.1, narrowing the gap to within 0.2 points.
Seeing the upcoming opponents of the Bobcats include the Hornets, Lakers, Bulls, and even the non-playoff team Kings in a back-to-back setup, James thought he still had a chance. If he could score 40+ twice or go for a 50-point game in the last 4 games, he could surpass Zhang Yang.
