LeBron, Cavs recover
Day after 13-gamewin streak ends, Cleveland rides on James’ triple double to overcome Philadelphia
CLEVELAND— LeBron James had his 58th career triple-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-98, on Saturday night.
James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to help the Cavaliers bounce back from a loss in Indiana on Friday night that ended their 13-game winning streak.
Sixers forward Robert Covington fell into Cleveland’s bench trying to save a loose ball with just over a minute to play. He was down for a couple of minutes before being helped to his feet.
Rookie Ben Simmons’ breakaway dunk gave 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 3-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 centers missed the game. Joel Embiid sat out for Philadelphia because he hasn’t been cleared to play on back-to-back nights and Kevin Love didn’t play because of a sore left hip.
Heat 101, Nets 89
In Mexico City, Goran Dragic and Tyler Johnson each scored 20 points and Miami beat the Brooklyn Nets, in the Heat’s first game in Mexico in franchise history.
Playing in front of 19,777 fans at raucous Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Dragic was 9 of 19 from the field and had seven rebounds for Miami. The Heat snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 12-13.
James Johnson added 17 points, Justice Winslow had 15 and Kelly Olynyk 11 for Miami. The Heat rallied from two seven-point deficits.
Rondae HollisJefferson led the Nets with 18 points. The Nets are coming off a 100-95 victory over Oklahoma City on Thursday night in the Mexico City opener.
Clippers 113, Wizards 112
In Los Angeles, Lou Williams hit a go-ahead 3pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, lifting Los Angeles past Washington.
With Bradley Beal guarding him, Williams unleashed the winner from the top of the key, capping a wild final 12 seconds in which both teams traded leads on clutch plays.
OTHER RESULTS: Thunder 102, Grizzlies 101, OT; Lakers 110, Hornets 99; Spurs 104, Suns 101; Clippers 113, Wizards 112; Bulls 104, Knicks 102; Bucks 117, Jazz 100; Hawks 117, Magic 110