James scores 29 as Cavaliers rout Magic 104-79
LeBron James scored 29 points (8 during a 12-0 run in the third quarter), and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Orlando Magic 104-79.
The Cavaliers led by as many as 31 and never trailed, pulling away with a 22-5 run in the first quarter.
For the Magic, Aaron Gordon scored 11 points (6 in the paint) off the bench.
The Cavaliers shot 41.5% from the field and 32.4% from 3 to the Magic’s 38.2% and 24.0%. They held the Magic to 79 points. The Magic forced 7 turnovers, about 8 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Cavaliers 59-39 off the bench.