Cavaliers beat Hornets 114-103
LeBron James scored 23 points (12 in the paint), and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-103.
The Cavaliers took control with a 31-16 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 24.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points (14 in the paint).
For the Hornets, Kemba Walker had 20 points and 6 assists.
The Hornets forced 9 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Cavaliers outscored the Hornets 28-7 on the fast break. The Cavaliers outscored the Hornets 20-10 in 5 minutes with James, Smith, Love, Mozgov and Dellavedova on the floor together. Timofey Mozgov fouled out.