JAMES POSTS 58TH TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN VICTORY FOR CAVS
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.