Pistons tie team record for 3-pointers

LeBron James posted his fourth triple-double in five games with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists as the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 106-99 on Sunday.

Kevin Love scored a team-high 25 points, while Jeff Green had 15 points for the Cavaliers who have won 18 of 19, including their past five NBA games.

The Eastern Conference giants engaged in a hardfought battle as the teams were tied at the end of the second and third quarters.

James’ three-pointer early in the fourth quarter put the Cavaliers in front for good and sparked an 8-0 run.

“The game is just very, very slow to me right now,” James said.

“I’m playing the game at a snail’s pace and I’m able to see everything and see things happen before they happen. Put the ball on time, on target.

“To have teammates that complement my passing is the ultimate dream for a guy like myself.”

Green’s three-point play capped the surge as Cleveland led 95-89 with 6:55 remaining.

Bradley Beal scored 27 points for the Wizards, who had won two in a row.

John Wall had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Washington made 12 three-pointers but finished nine of 16 on free throws.

Elsewhere, the resurgent Detroit Pistons equaled a franchise record with 17 three-pointers en route to 114110 win over the shorthanded Orlando Magic.

Forward Reggie Bullock scored a career-high 20 points for the Pistons, who made 50 percent of their attempts