James has 31 points and 13 assists as Cavaliers beat 76ers 108-102
LeBron James had 31 points (18 in the third quarter) and 13 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the third quarter with a 28-10 run to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 for their fifth straight win.
The 76ers had gone on a 13-2 run to lead 50-49 when James’ driving layup put the Cavaliers ahead for good with 11:18 left in the third quarter. He scored 18 points and Mo Williams added 6 as they pulled away to a 77-60 lead with 4:28 left in the quarter.
For the 76ers, Nerlens Noel had 18 points (16 in the paint), 12 rebounds and 5 steals. Isaiah Canaan scored 17 points on 5 for 8 shooting off the bench.
The Cavaliers grabbed 11 offensive rebounds to the 76ers’ 7. The Cavaliers’ starters outscored the 76ers 42-24 in 13 minutes together.