LeBron gets triple-double as Cavs rout Pistons

Golden State overcomes 16-point deficit, gets past Philadelphia

CLEVELAND — LeBron James got his 52nd career triple-double, Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a blazing start to overpower the Detroit Pistons 128-96 on Tuesday night.

James picked up his 10th triple-double of the season and third in the last four games at the 3:45 mark of the third quarter. In only 28 minutes, the four-time MVP finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

Cleveland had lost four of five, but James helped them cruise in this one. He even overpowered a teammate at one point, flattening Irving while grabbing a rebound in the third quarter. James helped Irving to his feet then dribbled the ball up the floor.

Cleveland’s hot shooting buried Detroit early. The Cavaliers made their first 10 3-pointers and started by hitting 22 of 25 shots for a 60-33 lead in the second quarter. WARRIORS 106, 76ERS 104: In Oakland, Calif., Steph Curry had 29 points and Klay Thompson had 28 to spearhead Golden State’s comeback from a 16-point deficit to beat Philadelphia.

The Warriors had trailed 90-74 with less than 2 minutes to play in the third period before their stirring comeback, which ended a three-game losing streak. Dario Saric had a team-high 25 points for the 76ers.

THUNDER 122, NETS 104: In New York, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 19 assists and 12 rebounds in his 33rd triple-double of the season as Oklahoma City beat Brooklyn.

Westbrook shot just 6-for-18 from the field after scoring 40 or more points in five of his previous eight games, but as usual he was the dominant player on the floor.

He was loudly cheered throughout the night by what appeared a full and lively crowd despite a winter storm that pounded New York on Tuesday, and the fans roared when he grabbed his 10th rebound with just under 5 minutes to play for the 70th triple-double of his career.

KNICKS 87, PACERS 81: In New York, Carmelo Anthony scored 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and Derrick Rose added 16 points to help New York, which overcame a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat Indiana.

Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis exited in the third quarter with a left leg injury. Rookie Willy Hernangomez entered in his place and had 13 points and 16 rebounds.

New York had lost its last three games. Anthony also had 13 rebounds. Paul George scored 22 points for the Pacers.

PELICANS 100, TRAIL BLAZERS 77: In New Orleans, DeMarcus Cousins scored 22 points, and Anthony Davis had 15 points and 15 rebounds as New Orleans beat Portland.

Cousins had nine rebounds and three assists. He was 9-for-17 on 2-point shots but missed all five of his 3-point attempts.

Jordan Crawford had 13 points and scored in double figures for the fourth time in four games since being signed to a 10-day contract March 5. Solomon Hill scored 12 points, E’Twaun Moore had 11 and Jrue Holiday 10.

Damian Lillard scored 29 points to lead Portland, which lost for the second time in its last seven games. Shabazz Napier came off the bench to score 10 points.