Dominant LeBron leads Cavaliers

LeBron James scored 37 points, and the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers got a much different result this time against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 120-112 victory on Tuesday night.

It was Cleveland’s second straight win since adding George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. in trades, and their fourth straight victory overall.

J.R. Smith added 18 points for the Cavaliers, who lost to the Thunder 148-124 on Jan. 20 with a very different roster.

Paul George scored 25 points, and Carmelo Anthony 24 for the Thunder. ROCKETS 126, TIMBERWOLVES 108 >> James Harden had 34 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Houston beat Minnesota for its ninth straight victory. Ryan Anderson scored 21 points off the bench as the Rockets (43-13) snapped Minnesota’s 13-game home winning streak and pulled within a half-game of the Warriors for the best record in the NBA. Houston has won for the 16 of its past 18 games. RAPTORS 115, HEAT 112 >> DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points, Kyle Lowry had 22, and Toronto won its sixth straight game. The Raptors (40-16) improved their league-best home record to 24-4 and ensured they will be the top team in the Eastern Conference at the AllStar break.

PORZINGIS HAS KNEE SURGERY >> All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks has undergone surgery for a torn ligament in his left knee. He is expected to be sidelined for much of next season. Porzingis was hurt Feb. 6 when he landed after a dunk and crashed to the court against Milwaukee.