DINWIDDIE’S TREY PROPELS NETS OVER CAVALIERS

YORK» Spencer Dinwiddie NEW made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left while starting for the injured D’Angelo Russell, and the Nets overcame LeBron James’ first triple-double of the season to beat the Cavaliers 112-107 on Wednesday night.

James had 29 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in his 56th triple-double, but he missed two free throws — the second intentionally — with the Cavaliers trailing by two with 7.6 seconds remaining. DeMarre Carroll then hit a free throw and the Cavs’ long inbounds pass intended for James went out of bounds.

Former Colorado star Dinwiddie scored 22 points for the Nets, who blew a 14-point lead in the final quarter but recovered to improve to 3-2 — the same record as the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers.

WEDNESDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Eric Gordon hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Rockets to a 105-104 win over the 76ers ..… Tobias Harris scored 34 points, Avery Bradley added 20 and the Pistons overcame another slow start to beat the Timberwolves 122-101. Andre Drummond had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Pistons, who improved to 3-2. All five Detroit starters reached double figures, as did reserve Henry Ellenson. … LaMarcus Aldridge continued his hot start by scoring 31 points, Rudy Gay added a season-high 22 off the bench and the Spurs stayed unbeaten by topping the Heat 117100. … Paul George was held to 10 points against his former team, but Russell Westbrook’s triple-double picked up the slack and helped the Thunder beat the Pacers 114-96. The Pacers traded George to Oklahoma City after it became public knowledge that he didn’t plan on staying with the team long-term. He fouled out with 6:15 remaining after playing just 19 minutes. … Dennis Smith Jr. had 19 points and five assists and the Mavericks got their first win of the season, 103-94 over the Grizzlies.

FOOTNOTE Sixers’ Fultz out.

76ers rookie guard Markelle Fultz will miss the next three games with soreness in his right shoulder. Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, has had problems with his shoulder all season that have greatly affected his free-throw mechanics.