Rare err: Cavs, Warriors fall decisively — at home

CLEVELAND — After the Cavaliers’ fourth loss in five games, LEBron James is turning to the calendar for comfort.

“What month is this for me? October? I’m not about to go crazy over it right now. It’s too long of a season. I’ve been a part of this way too many times,” James said after Sunday’s 114-95 loss to the New York Knicks.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 34 points and Kristaps Porzingis 32 for the Knicks, who won for the second time after losing their first three games.

Cleveland, which was blown out by Orlando at home and lost to Brooklyn during this stretch, fell below .500. The Cavaliers were routed 123-101 in New Orleans on Saturday.

“Tonight’s loss and the last couple are unacceptable,” coach Tyronn

Lue said.

The Cavaliers are favorites to return to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight season, but their issues continued, particularly on the defensive end.

New York, after winning its first game Friday over the Nets, led 89-71 late in the third quarter. Cleveland cut it to 94-88 on James’ drive, forcing New York to call a timeout with 8:21 left.

Courtney Lee scored on a drive and hit a 3-pointer, helping the Knicks make it 103-88. New York took its largest lead, 114-93, in the final minute.

At Oakland, Calif., Findlay Prep prod-

Pistons 115, Warriors 107 —

uct Avery Bradley hit five 3-pointers and totaled 23 points for Detroit, which handed Golden State its second home loss of the season.

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and Stephen Curry 27 for the Warriors, who lost only twice total at Oracle Arena in both their 2014-15 championship season and again in the 73-win season that followed — and then just five times at home on the way to another title this year.

At Indianapolis, Victor Oladipo hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left and totaled 23 points for Indiana in its third win over San Antonio in their past 20 meetings. Lamarcus Aldridge scored 26 points for the Spurs.

At Atlanta, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and Khris Middleton 27 points for Milwaukee, which outrebounded Atlanta by 12 and dealt the Hawks their sixth straight loss.

At Sacramento, Calif., John Wall scored 11 of his 19 points in the first quarter and totaled nine assists for Washington, which held Sacramento to 27.9 percent shooting in the first half.

At Charlotte, N.C., Kemba Walker had 34 points and 10 assists for Charlotte, which snapped Orlando’s three-game win streak. Jonathan Simmons led the Magic with 27 points.

At

New York, Jamal Murray had 26 points and Nikola Jokic 21 points and 14 rebounds for Denver, which opened the third quarter with a 22-4 run.

Pacers 97, Spurs 94 — Bucks 117, Hawks 106 — Wizards 110, Kings 83 — Hornets 120, Magic 113 — Nuggets 124, Nets 111 —