The Denver Post

JAMES POSTS 58TH TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN VICTORY FOR CAVS

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CLEVELAND» Lebron James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists and the Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the 76ers 105-98 on Saturday night.

James’ 58th triple-double of his career helped the Cavaliers bounce back from a loss at Indiana on Friday night that ended their 13-game winning streak.

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 three-point play and Kyle Korver hit a 3-pointer, giving Cleveland the lead.

Dwyane Wade added two baskets and Jae Crowder’s 3-pointer put the Cavaliers ahead 104-98.

James had nine points, seven rebounds and six assists in the fourth quarter in his third tripledoub­le of the season.

Covington and J.J. Redick scored 19 points each for Philadelph­ia.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Lou Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, lifting the Clippers toa 113-112 victory over the Wizards.

… Goran Dragic and Tyler Johnson each scored 20 points as the Heat beat the Nets 101-89 in the Heat’s first game in Mexico in franchise history. … Jordan Clarkson scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Lakers pulled away late to defeat the Hornets 110-99. … Giannis Antetokoun­mpo had 37 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Bucks beat the Jazz 117-100 for their third consecutiv­e victory. … Kris Dunn made two free throws with 2.9 seconds left to give the Bulls a 104-102 victory over the Knicks.

… Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points on 9-for-9 shooting and the Hawks overcame Nikola Vucevic’s triple-double to beat the Magic 117-110. … Lamarcus Aldridge scored 20 points and Patty Mills chipped in 20 points off the bench as the Spurs edged the Suns 104-101.

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