Simmons can’t block Cavs
LEBRON James had his 58th NBA triple-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers 105-98.
Despite shooting just 39.1 per cent from the field, James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to help the Cavaliers bounce back from a loss in Indiana which ended their 13game winning streak. Rookie Simmons – who ended the game with 14 points, six rebounds and 10 assists - scored with a breakaway dunk to give Philadelphia a 96-91 lead, but the Cavaliers ended the game on a 14-2 run.
James converted a threepoint play and Kyle Korver hit a three-pointer, giving Cleveland the lead.
Dwyane Wade added two baskets and Jae Crowder’s 3pointer put the Cavaliers ahead 104-98. James had nine points, seven rebounds and six assists in the fourth quarter in his third triple-double of the season.
Covington and J.J. Redick scored 19 points each for Philadelphia. Both starting centres missed the game.