"LeBron James turned 27 on Friday and celebrated his birthday with a victory against the Timberwolves. James has played on his birthday five times during his nine-year career, but Friday was just his second victory on Dec.?30. While his teams historically haven't faired well on his birthday, James has averaged more than 35 points per game. "My birthday and my mom's birthday are the two days I feel real, real good about playing basketball," James said. James and the Heat returned to Miami immediately following Friday's game, and the team will enjoy an off day on New Year's Eve. The Heat plays a home back-to-back against Charlotte and Atlanta on Sunday and Monday. James will be celebrating both his birthday and New Year's Eve on Saturday."We don't have a curfew, but we'll be ready come Sunday," James said.Best birthday gift James ever received?"My 18th birthday," said James, coyly. "I got a Hummer on that day.""