Cleveland 's big - three combined for 74 points , 30 rebounds and 25 assists as they withstood a good fight from the Lakers . Kevin Love finished with a team - high 27 points , along with 17 rebounds , four assists and one steal . LeBron James followed up with 26 points , nine assists , seven rebounds , two steals and two blocks , while Kyrie Irving added 21 points , 12 assists , six rebounds and thee steals . The Cavs shot 52 percent from the field and dished 30 assists . They also dominated the paint , out - scoring the Lakers 50 - 30 inside . Meanwhile , Nick Young poured in a game - high 32 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting , including a career - high eight three - pointers . Jordan Clarkson added 20 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting and five rebounds , in 31 minutes off the bench . The Lakers shot 48 percent from the field and 43 percent from deep , while they dished 30 assists .

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers , 119 - 108 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday evening . It was the second night of a back - to - back and fourth game of a seven - game road trip for the Lakers ( 11 - 19 ) and despite leading 31 - 26 after one quarter they were out - scored in the following three quarters , leading to their ninth loss in 10 games . Meanwhile the Cavs ( 19 - 6 ) rested their big three during their last game on Wednesday and it paid off as they all turned in monstrous nights . Cleveland owned the paint , where they out - scored the Lakers 50 - 30 . Both teams tallied 30 assists and shot over 40 percent from long range in the back - and - forth contest . Kevin Love came up big as he finished with 27 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting , along with 17 rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . LeBron James added an equally impressive 26 points , including 16 in the fourth quarter , to go along with nine assists , seven rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Kyrie Irving joined the party with 21 points , 12 assists , six rebounds and three steals . The Cavs sit atop the East and are 6 - 4 on the road as they go on to play in Milwaukee on Tuesday . D'Angelo Russell sat this one out for rest but nonetheless , five players scored in double figures for the Lakers , including Nick Young who drained a career - high eight three - pointers , on his way to a game - high 32 points , on 12 - of - 19 shooting , in 38 minutes . Julius Randle chipped in 16 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting and dished seven assists , in 28 minutes , while Jordan Clarkson tallied 20 points , in 31 minutes off the bench . The Lakers will take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Tuesday , while they are 5 - 12 on the road so far this season .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 113 - 102 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The two teams met for the second straight night after going into overtime yesterday , but LeBron James and Kyrie Irving showed little sign of fatigue . With Kevin Love out once again with a knee injury , the Big Two stepped up in his stead , tallying 29 and 31 points , respectively . Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker did a pretty good job going blow for blow with the All-Star duo , but received precious little support from anyone else on the Bucks ( 13 - 14 ) . Meanwhile , the Cavs ( 21 - 6 ) were just a bit better with their shot , as they managed success rates of 49 and 56 percent , respectively , from the field and three - point range . Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee with 28 points , five rebounds , five assists , two steals and a block . Parker was right behind him with 27 points , two assists , a rebound and a block . However , John Henson ( four points , eight rebounds , an assist and two blocks ) , Tony Snell ( three points , one rebound , one assist ) and Matthew Dellavedova ( two points , three assists , two rebounds , two steals ) significantly underwhelmed on the offensive end . In fact , the only other double - digit scorer for the vistors came from the bench , as rookie Malcolm Brogdon went for 11 points , seven assists , five rebounds and three steals . Irving added a career - high 13 assists , six rebounds and a steal to his game - high scoring total . James complemented his points with nine rebounds and six assists . Richard Jefferson drew another start in Love 's place and supplied 10 points , four assists and a block . Tristan Thompson turned in just five points but hauled in 15 rebounds . Iman Shumpert and Channing Frye paced the second unit with a pair of 10 - point efforts . The Bucks head back home to face off with the Washington Wizards on Friday evening , while the Cavs remain home to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening as well .

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving stepped up for a second straight night in Kevin Love 's absence , combining for 60 points on 23 - of - 41 shooting . Irving added a career - high 13 assists , six rebounds and a steal , while James posted nine rebounds and six assists . Richard Jefferson supplied 10 points in Love 's stead , and Tristan Thompson hauled in 15 rebounds . A pair of 10 - point efforts from Channing Frye and Iman Shumpert paced the second unit . Giannis Antetokounmpo 's 28 points led Milwaukee , and Jabari Parker was right behind him with 27 points , as the duo tried to keep pace with Cleveland 's Big Two . However , John Henson , Tony Snell , and Matthew Dellavedova , the remaining members of the first unit , could only combine for nine points between them . Malcolm Brodgon supplied 11 points off the bench as the only other double - digit scorer .


The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their third straight win as they rolled over the visiting Brooklyn Nets 119 - 99 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday evening . The Cavs ( 22 - 6 ) dominated the first three quarters , leading 98 - 57 heading into the fourth . The Nets ( 7 - 22 ) managed to pour in 42 points in the fourth but it was too little , too late . Both teams shot below 30 percent from long range , while the Cavs outscored the Nets 60 - 48 in the paint . LeBron James was the high - point man for Cleveland , with 19 points , along with six assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 27 minutes . Six other players scored in double digits for the Cavs , including Tristan Thompson , who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds . Kyrie Irving also reached a double - double with 13 points and 10 assists , along with five rebounds and an amazing six steals . The Cavs are now 15 - 2 at home this season , but will have that record tested as they play host to the Warriors on Christmas day . Five players scored in double figures for the Nets , led by Brook Lopez , who finished with 16 points . Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 13 points , along with three assists and three rebounds . Jeremy Lin added 10 points , six assists and two rebounds , in his third game back in the starting lineup after returning from injury . The Nets are now 1 - 14 on the road and have lost five straight overall . They go on to play host to the Hornets on Boxing Day .

Seven players scored in double digits for Cleveland , led by LeBron James , who finished with 19 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting , six assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 27 minutes . Tristan Thompson followed up with 16 points on 7 - of - 8 shooting , and 11 rebounds , in 26 minutes . Mike Dunleavy added 14 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting , in 22 minutes off the bench . Both teams shot below 30 percent from long range but shot better than 83 percent from the free throw line , while the Cavs outscored the Nets 60 - 48 in the paint . Brook Lopez was the high - point man for the Nets , with 16 points , but only three rebounds , in 22 minutes . Spencer Dinwiddie added 13 points , on 6 - of - 7 shooting , in 21 minutes off the bench , while Sean Kilpatrick shot 4 - of - 10 on his way to 12 points , in 21 minutes .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors , 109 - 108 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday . The Cleveland-Golden State matchup is always one of the showcase games of the year and that ended up being the case in this Christmas Day classic . Despite Golden State leading for well over 40 minutes of this game , it was tight throughout , as they never led by more than 14 points , with 11 ties in total . Cleveland made the final , most important push though , as they overcame a 14 - point deficit in the fourth quarter to win by one . Both defenses did a great job , as the Warriors were held to a 25 - 19 , assist - to - turnover ratio and 31 percent shooting from three - point range , while the Cavaliers were held to 39 percent shooting from the field . Offensive rebounding was the big difference for the Cavaliers , as they won that battle , 18 - 5 . Golden State ( 27 - 5 ) has been spectacular all season , but a loss to their arch enemy is the last thing they wanted on Christmas . Kevin Durant showed why the Warriors wanted to acquire him though , as he scored a game - high 36 points , while also adding 15 rebounds in the defeat . Klay Thompson was second on the team , as he scored 24 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Draymond Green did commit six turnovers , but he accumulated 16 points , four rebounds and four assists on 7 - of - 9 shooting . Stephen Curry added to his Christmas Day struggles , as he totaled 15 points and three assists on 4 - of - 11 from the field , The Warriors next game wo n't be until Wednesday , when they host the Toronto Raptors . Cleveland ( 23 - 6 ) had a tough task here against one of the best offenses ever , but they put on a show in the game of the season . Kyrie Irving was the hero , as he hit the game - winning jumper from 15 - feet out with three seconds left . He finished the game with 25 points , 10 assists and seven steals in a fantastic performance . LeBron James may have been even better though , as he accrued 31 points , 13 rebounds and four assists of his own . Kevin Love was the only other Cavalier with more than 10 points , as he collected 20 points and six rebounds . Cleveland returns to action on Monday in a road matchup with the Detroit Pistons .

This was the most hyped game of the season and these teams did n't disappoint . Golden State actually led for the majority of the game , as the Cavaliers never led by more than two and held a lead for less then two minutes . Cleveland overcame a 14 - point deficit in the fourth quarter , as Kyrie Irivng capped things off with a game - winning jumper in the final seconds . Irving was spectacular all night , as he finished with 25 points , 10 assists and seven steals in the win . LeBron James led the team in scoring though , collecting 31 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant was the only major addition since the Finals matchup last season and he showed just how good he can be , as he dropped game - highs with 36 points and 15 rebounds . Klay Thompson scored 24 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , while Stephen Curry amassed 15 points , three assists and three steals on 4 - of - 11 shooting .


The host Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday , 124 - 118 . Cleveland ( 24 - 7 ) remains the Eastern Conference 's top team , having now won five of its last six games . The Cavs saw a fantastic performance from their big three on Thursday , with Kyrie Irving scoring a team - high 32 points . Irving added 12 assists and three steals and shot a ridiculous 12 - of - 17 in what was a truly tremendous performance . Not far behind Irving was Kevin Love , who scored 30 points and pulled down a team - high 15 rebounds . LeBron James , meanwhile , scored 23 points , dished out 11 assists , and pulled down eight rebounds . As a whole , Cleveland had an impressive night , shooting over 51 percent and draining 14 three - pointers . The Celtics ( 19 - 14 ) , meanwhile , had an impressive offensive night of their own . The team shot over 50 percent and had 12 three - pointers , with a large chunk of their offense coming in the fourth quarter . After trailing by 20 , Boston went on a 23 - 7 run and eventually pulled within one point of the defending champions . All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas led the team with 31 points and dished out nine assists . Forward Jonas Jerebko , meanwhile , played an instrumental role off the bench , chipping in 12 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes of play . The Celtics will host the Heat on Friday , while the Cavs will visit Charlotte on Saturday .

On Thursday , the Cavaliers beat the surging Boston Celtics on the backs of strong play from its big three . Kyrie Irving led the team with 32 points and dished out 12 assists , also a team high . Kevin Love trailed not far behind Irving with 30 points , including six three - pointers . Love also pulled in a team - high 15 rebounds , contributing heavily to Cleveland 's 46 - 29 advantage on the glass . LeBron James , meanwhile , continued to dominate with 23 points , 11 assists , and eight rebounds . The Cavs as a team shot over 51 percent and nailed 14 three - pointers . Boston , meanwhile , made 12 threes and shot over 50 percent from the field . All-Star Isaiah Thomas had 31 points and dished out a team - high nine assists . Avery Bradley added 23 points including three three - pointers and also came away with four steals .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 90 - 82 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Monday . Cleveland were expected to win this game rather easily , but it took a late run to escape with an important victory . In fact , the Cavaliers outscored the Pelicans , 23 - 13 , in the fourth quarter to cap off their comeback win . There were seven ties and 15 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 10 points . Both squads really struggled shooting , as the Cavaliers hit 38 percent of their shots , while New Orleans shot just 36 percent from the field . Rebounding was the biggest key for the Cavaliers , winning that battle , 56 - 45 . Three-point shooting kept the Pelicans hanging around , as Cleveland went just 6 - of - 31 from long distance , to New Orleans ' 11 of - 26 . The Cavaliers bench outscored the Pelicans bench , 44 - 19 , as well . The Pelicans ( 14 - 22 ) had a tough task here in Cleveland and they nearly pulled out an impressive road win . Anthony Davis once again led the team , as he accumulated 20 points , 17 rebounds and three blocks on 10 - of - 27 shooting . Buddy Hield tied that team - lead in scoring , as he dropped 20 points of his own , going 4 - of - 6 from three - point range . Jrue Holiday ran the offense at ease , collecting 11 points , four rebounds , 13 assists and three steals . The Pelicans will return to action on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks . The Cavaliers ( 26 - 7 ) had to play this game without Kyrie Irving , but they let their other two studs take care of business . LeBron James carried the load , as he led the team with 26 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Kevin Love recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 11 rebounds on 5 - of - 19 shooting . The other three starters combined for just eight points , as they had three players come off the bench to drop at least 12 points . Richard Jefferson was the most valuable bench player , as he accrued 12 points and 12 rebounds . Cleveland will host the Chicago Bulls for their next game on Thursday .

With Kyrie Irving out of the lineup , Cleveland were lucky to escape with a comeback win . They had to turn on the defense late , as the Cavaliers outscored the Pelicans , 23 - 13 , in the fourth quarter . Rebounding was the key for Cleveland , as they won that battle , 56 - 45 . In addition , they dominated the bench scoring , as they got 44 bench points to New Orleans 19 . The Cavaliers also dominated in the paint , scoring 40 paint points to the Pelicans 26 . LeBron James carried the load for Cleveland , as he tallied 26 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Kevin Love was the only other starter with more than four points , as he totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds on 5 - of - 19 shooting . Richard Jefferson was a huge spark off the bench , totaling 12 points and 12 rebounds . Anthony Davis and Buddy Hield tied the team - lead in scoring for New Orleans , dropping 20 points a piece . Davis also added 17 rebounds and three blocks to his tally , while going 10 - of - 27 from the field .


The recent form of these teams would indicate an easy Cleveland win , but that did n't take into consideration the circumstances . What really changed things was the fact that the Cavaliers were without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love , as they did n't have enough in the tank to win this game . LeBron James did all he could though , as he tallied 31 points , eight rebounds and seven assists in the loss . Jordan McRae got the start for Irving and finished second on the team with 21 points . Jimmy Butler turned it on late , as he scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win . He also added six rebounds and eight assists to his tally . Taj Gibson went 9 - of - 10 from the field to total 18 points and seven rebounds . Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott were huge off the bench , as they combined for 33 points and 10 rebounds .

The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers , 106 - 94 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . This marks Cleveland 's third home loss of the season , as they did n't have enough in the arsenal to pull out a win . They really struggled late , as they made just one shot over the final six - plus minutes . Defense carried Chicago all night long , as they held Cleveland to 41 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Bulls recording 10 more assists than the Cavaliers , while committing two less turnovers . The Bulls ( 18 - 18 ) have been playing terribly recently , but a road win against the Cavaliers is just what they need to get going . Jimmy Butler struggled through the first three quarters , but finished the game with 20 points , six rebounds and eight assists , with 14 of those points coming in the fourth quarter . Taj Gibson went 9 - of - 10 from the field to collect 18 points and seven rebounds . Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to combine for 33 points and 10 rebounds . Chicago will host the Toronto Bulls for their next game on Saturday . The Cavaliers ( 26 - 8 ) had to play this game without Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving , as they simply did n't have enough in the tank to beat a hungry Bulls team . LeBron James had to carry the load , as he led the team with 31 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Jordan McRae got the start for Irving and accrued 21 points , three rebounds , two assists and two blocks in the loss . Channing Frye was the only other starter with more than two points , as he amassed 15 points and five rebounds . Cleveland should fair better in their next game , as they take on the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Friday .


A combined 47 points from Kyrie Irving and LeBron James made up for the absence of Kevin Love ( back ) , and Cleveland posted respective success rate of 51 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range . They also held the Suns to a 21 percent tally from long distance and forced 14 turnovers . Irving 's 26 points paced Cleveland , while James generated a near triple - double with 21 points , 15 assists and nine rebounds . Channing Frye supplied an 18 - point , 10 - rebound double - double off the bench . Iman Shumpert provided 17 points , while James Jones compiled 14 points in Love 's stead . Matching 22 - point efforts from Eric Bledsoe and Tyson Chandler led Phoenix , with the former adding nine assists and six rebounds , and the latter hauling in 16 boards . Devin Booker went for 21 points , while T.J. Warren registered 18 .

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 118 - 103 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday . The Cavaliers ( 30 - 11 ) learned earlier in the day that they would n't have Kevin Love at their disposal to attempt to help them stop a rare slide that had seen them lose three of their last four , as the star forward would be sidelined with his lower back ailment . However , the other two members of the Big Three , along with some help from trusty veteran Channing Frye , helped insure that the Cavs got back on track against the defensively - challenged Suns ( 13 - 29 ) . Irving and James combined for 47 points , and Cleveland was able to post a success rate of 51 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range . On the defensive end , they held the Suns to a 21 percent tally from behind the arc and also forced them into 14 turnovers . Phoenix was led by a pair of 22 - point efforts from Eric Bledsoe and Tyson Chandler , with the former adding nine assists , six rebounds and four steals , and the latter hauling in 16 boards , dishing out an assist and recording a block . Devin Booker was right behind with 21 points , eight assists and seven rebounds . T.J. Warren registered 18 points , three rebounds , an assist , two steals and a block . Marquese Chriss rounded out the starting five 's night with six points , four rebounds , an assist and a steal . Irving 's 26 points paced Cleveland , a total he supplemented with four assists , two rebounds and two steals . James generated a near triple - double with 21 points , 15 assists , nine rebounds , two blocks and a steal . Frye led the second unit with an 18 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , along with two assists and a steal . Iman Shumpert provided 17 points , two boards , an assist , a steal and a block . James Jones , drawing the start for Love , compiled 14 points , two assists and a block . The Suns next head to the Big Apple to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday night , while the Cavaliers remain home for a showdown with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday evening as well .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime , 118 - 115 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . This was a game that was expected to be close throughout and these elite teams did n't disappoint in this overtime thriller . In fact , there were 13 ties and 15 lead changes , with neither team leading by more than 11 points . Free-throw shooting killed Cleveland , as they went 12 - of - 22 from the charity stripe , while the Spurs went 12 - of - 14 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Spurs recording 32 assists to 13 turnovers , while the Cavaliers committed 18 turnovers to just 25 assists . The Spurs ( 34 - 9 ) are now 18 - 4 on the road , as they continue their quiet success . Kawhi Leonard got to six - straight games with at least 30 points , as he set a career - high with 41 points in this win . He also added six rebounds and five assists on 14 - of - 29 from the field . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , accruing 16 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . David Lee started for Pau Gasol and recorded a 14 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Patty Mills was a nice spark off the bench , providing 13 points , three rebounds and five assists . The Cavaliers ( 30 - 12 ) have now lost four of their last six , with this being the toughest loss in the bunch . LeBron James did contribute 29 points , six rebounds and seven assists , but he committed seven turnovers in the defeat . Kyrie Irving also had 29 points , adding three rebounds , nine assists and two steals to his tally . Kevin Love returned from a one - game absence to total 13 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Tristan Thompson also record a double - double , amassing 14 points and 12 rebounds .

In this Finals rematch from nearly a decade ago , these two teams showed why they 're still Finals contenders . This overtime thriller was close throughout , as there were 13 ties and 15 lead changes , with neither team leading by more than 11 points . Free-throws killed the Cavs , as they made the same amount of free - throws as the Spurs , but took eight more attempts . They also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , with San Antonio recording seven more assists and five less turnovers . Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game , dropping a career - high 41 points in the win . He also added six rebounds and five assists . LaMarcus Aldridge and David Lee both recorded double - doubles for the Spurs in the frontcourt . LeBron James and Kyrie Irving tied the team - lead for Cleveland , scoring 29 points a piece . James added six rebounds and seven assists , while irving provided three rebounds and nine assists .


The Kings forced the Cavs into 18 turnovers and made clutch shots in the fourth quarter and overtime for a surprising road victory . DeMarcus Cousins posted a near triple - double with a game - high 28 points , 11 rebounds , nine assists , three steals and a block . His driving layup with three seconds remaining in regulation sent the game to overtime , and another layup was part of a Kings ' comeback from a 111 - 106 deficit in the extra period . Darren Collison 's 23 points followed , while Arron Afflalo posted 14 points . Garrett Temple and Malachi Richardson supplied matching 12 - point efforts . Willie Cauley-Stein offered eight points and 10 boards off the bench . LeBron James ' 24 - point , 13 - rebound , 11 - assist triple - double paced Cleveland . Kevin Love managed a 21 - point , 16 - rebound double - double . Kyrie Irving furnished 20 points , and Iman Shumpert collected 16 . Kyle Korver 's 12 points led the bench .

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime , 116 - 112 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The Cavs ( 30 - 14 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest looking to right some of the ills that had plagued them over their previous seven games , a stretch in which they 'd suffered five defeats . The Kings ( 18 - 27 ) may have initially looked like easy prey , considering their losing record and the fact that they 'd recently lost their second - best playmaker , Rudy Gay , for the season with an Achilles injury . However , the old adage of `` that 's why they play the games `` rang particularly true Wednesday , as Sacramento forced the Cavs into an uncharacteristic 18 turnovers and made the shots when it counted most to emerge as surprising victors . DeMarcus Cousins naturally played a pivotal role , posting a near triple - double with a game - high 28 points , 11 rebounds , nine assists , three steals and a block . He made a driving layup with three seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into overtime , and then made another in the extra period to help the Kings come back from a 111 - 106 deficit with 2:30 remaining . Darren Collison followed Cousins with 23 points , five assists , three rebounds , two steals and a block . Arron Afflalo posted 14 points , three assists and two rebounds . Garrett Temple supplied 12 points , four rebounds , two assists and four steals . Malachi Richardson led the second unit with 12 points , three rebounds , an assist and a steal . Willie Cauley-Stein was productive in a reserve role as well , tallying eight points , 10 boards , a steal and a block . LeBron James did his part for Cleveland , supplying a 24 - point , 13 - rebound , 11 - assist triple - double that also included two steals and a block . Kevin Love was next with a 21 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and a steal . Kyrie Irving rounded out the Big Three 's night with 20 points , six assists , a rebound , two steals and two blocks . Iman Shumpert provided a nice complementary contribution of 16 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Kyle Korver paced the second unit with 12 points , three assists , a rebound and a block . The Kings head to Indiana to tangle with the Pacers on Friday night , while the Cavs are home against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening as well .


Despite missing Brook Lopez , Caris LeVert and Trevor Booker , the Nets put up a valiant effort overall , seeing six players put up double - digit scoring , shooting 49 percent from the field and 49 percent from three - point range , and prompting Cleveland into 14 turnovers . Sean Kilpatrick 's 18 points led the way for Brooklyn . Bojan Bogdanovic followed with 17 points , while Randy Foye and Isaiah Whitehead supplied matching 16 - point efforts . Justin Hamilton went for 12 points while taking over at center for Lopez , and Spencer Dinwiddie tallied 10 . LeBron James paced the Cavs with 31 points , 11 assists and five rebounds . Kyrie Irving posted 28 points , and Kyle Korver totaled a bench - leading 14 points . Kevin Love registered a 13 - point , 14 - rebound double - double , and Tristan Thompson posted a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a block .

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 124 - 116 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday . The Cavaliers ( 31 - 14 ) checked in to Friday desperate to snap out of a three - game losing streak , and appeared to have the right opponent to do it with . The Nets ( 9 - 37 ) came in with only two road victories in 22 contests away from Barclays Center , and also opted to rest Brook Lopez and rookie Caris LeVert against Cleveland . Starting power forward Trevor Booker was also absent due to illness , seemingly making a victory a proverbial slam dunk for the defending champs . However , Brooklyn certainly did n't adopt a defeatist mentality , going into halftime with only a 55 - 47 deficit . Although the Cavs pulled away in a 39 - point third period , the Nets put up a valiant effort overall , seeing six players record double - digit scoring , shooting 49 percent from the field and 49 percent from three - point range , and prompting Cleveland into 14 turnovers . Sean Kilpatrick led the way for the visitors with 18 points , three assists , two rebounds and two steals . Bojan Bogdanovic followed with 17 points , three assists , two rebound and a steal . Randy Foye and Isaiah Whitehead supplied matching 16 - point efforts , with the former adding eight boards and five assists and the latter providing three rebounds and three assists . Justin Hamilton went for 12 points , five rebounds , a steal and a block while taking over at center for Lopez , and Spencer Dinwiddie tallied 10 points , one rebound and one assist . LeBron James paced the Cavs with 31 points , 11 assists and five rebounds . Kyrie Irving posted 28 points , six assists , four rebounds and two blocks . Kyle Korver totaled 14 points to lead the bench , a total he supplemented with two boards . Kevin Love registered a 13 - point , 14 - rebound double - double and added two assists , a steal and a block . Tristan Thompson posted a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a block . The Nets next travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Saturday night , while the Cavaliers are home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 107 - 91 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday . The Cavaliers ( 32 - 14 ) came in to Sunday 's contest badly in need for a convincing victory against a quality opponent , as they 'd lost six of their last nine games , and had struggled to put away a significantly short - handed Brooklyn Nets squad until the fourth quarter on Friday . Things did n't seem to exactly be pointing in the right direction early on Sunday , as Kevin Love was forced from the game after 12 minutes with back spasms . The Thunder ( 28 - 20 ) also held a 24 - 21 lead after one quarter , but LeBron James and Kyrie Irving turned things up a notch during the second period . Cleveland outscore OKC by a 37 - 21 margin over that span , building 58 - 45 lead heading into halftime . Tristan Thompson and Iman Shumpert also turned in outstanding supporting efforts in the win , and the Cavs managed to hold their visitors to 37 percent shooting from the field , and a 23 percent success rate from three - point range . Russell Westbrook did manage to record yet another triple - double , but was `` contained ' to a manageable 20 points , 12 rebounds , 10 assists , one steal and one block , shooting just 7 - of - 26 from the field . Victor Oladipo did n't fare much better , posting 17 points ( on 6 - of - 18 shooting ) , seven boards and four assists . Domantas Sabonis provided 12 points and five rebounds . Steven Adams tallied seven points but also hauled in 10 boards , along with one assist and one block . Joffrey Lauvergne led the bench with 13 points , six rebounds and one assist . Irving paced Cleveland with 29 points , 10 assists , three rebounds and one steal . James supplied 25 points , 14 boards , eight assists and one steal . Thompson contributed a 19 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included one assist , four steals and four blocks . Reggie Jefferson led the second unit with eight points , four rebounds and one steal . The Thunder have another tough matchup on tap , as they now head to San Antonio to tangle with the Spurs on Tuesday evening . Meanwhile , the Cavs head to Dallas to face off with the Mavericks on Monday night .

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving helped build a 58 - 45 halftime lead , despite the fact Kevin Love exited after 12 minutes with back spasms . Irving paced Cleveland with a 29 - point , 10 - assist double - double , and James supplied a 25 - point , 14 - rebound effort . Thompson went for 19 and 12 while adding one assist , four steals and four blocks . Reggie Jefferson led the bench with eight points . The Cavs managed to hold their visitors to 37 percent shooting from the field , and a 23 percent success rate from three - point range . Russell Westbrook posted a 20 - point , 12 - rebound , 10 - assist triple - double but went just 7 - of - 26 from the field . Victor Oladipo did n't fare much better , posting 17 points ( on 6 - of - 18 shooting ) . Domantas Sabonis provided 12 points , while Steven Adams tallied seven points but also hauled in 10 boards . Joffrey Lauvergne led the bench with 13 points .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 125 - 97 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The Cavaliers and Timberwolves made a huge trade last season that sent Kevin Love to Cleveland and Andrew Wiggins to Minnesota , but nether player had much of an impact in this blowout Cavaliers win . Cleveland did most of their damage in the second half , outscoring Minnesota , 62 - 37 . Rebounding and assists were a huge difference , with the Cavaliers winning both of those differentials by double - digit margins . Cleveland ended up shooting 54 percent from the field , while holding Minnesota to just 44 percent on their end . The Timberwolves ( 19 - 30 ) have been climbing back into the playoff hunt recently . but this was a tough task against a hungry Cavaliers team . Karl-Anthony Towns carried the load for Minnesota , as he tallied 26 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . Andrew Wiggins did score 23 points , but provided just two rebounds , no assists and zero defensive statistics in his revenge game . Ricky Rubio recorded a double - double , accruing 14 points and 13 assists . Shabazz Muhammad was the only other T'Wolf in double figures , dropping 16 points and six rebounds off the bench . The T'Wolves will be in Detroit on Friday to play the Pistons for their next game . The Cavaliers ( 33 - 15 ) had lost seven of their last 11 games headed into this matchup , so a blowout win is just what the doctor ordered . LeBron James was the player of the game , as he accumulated 27 points , eight rebounds and 12 assists . Kyrie Irving scored just 14 points , but matched that with a career - high 14 assists . Channing Frye started for Love and finished with 18 points and four rebounds . Tristan Thompson recorded an 18 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Kyle Korver scored a season - high 20 points off the bench , on 8 - of - 11 shooting . Cleveland will play the New York Knicks on the road for their next game on Thursday .

These were two teams going in opposite directions headed into this matchup , but the Cavaliers bucked that trend with a 28 - point win over the T'Wolves . Cleveland did most of their damage in the second half , winning that 24 - minute period , 62 - 37 . The Cavaliers dominated the shooting , hitting 54 percent of their shots , while holding Minnesota to just 44 percent on their end . Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 26 points , 12 rebounds and four assists in the defeat . Andrew Wiggins was second on the team with 23 points , in an otherwise empty line . Ricky Rubio scored 14 points , while handing out 13 assists . LeBron James was the player of the game , as he accumulated 27 points , eight rebounds and 12 assists . Kyrie Irving scored just 14 points , but dished out a career - high 14 assists . Tristan Thompson was a presence down low , totaling 16 points and 14 rebounds .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Denver Nuggets , 125 - 109 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . The Cavaliers ( 37 - 16 ) have had their share of struggles in recent weeks , but have maintained their stellar home record . Cleveland checked in to Saturday with 22 victories in 27 tilts at Quicken Loans Arena , and with an injury - hampered Nuggets ( 24 - 30 ) squad on tap , they went into the game as heavy favorites . LeBron James and Kyrie Irving insured that they did n't squander the opportunity , leading the way with matching 27 - point efforts . The Cavs were excellent on both ends of the floor , posting success rates of 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , while limiting Denver to respective tallies of 40 and 34 in those categories . Nikola Jokic stepped up as usual for the Nuggets , pacing them with a 27 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and two blocks . Gary Harris was next with 16 points , three rebounds , a steal and a block . Jamal Murray matched Harris ' scoring total while leading the second unit , and he added an assist and a steal . Wilson Chandler drew another start for Danilo Gallinari ( groin ) and provided 13 points , six boards and an assist . Jameer Nelson filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Will Barton was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points , four assists , three rebounds and one steal . Irving supplemented his aforementioned scoring total with five assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . James dished out 12 assists , hauled in five rebounds and recorded a pair of steals . Kevin Love had a near double - double with 16 points , nine rebounds , five assists and one block . Tristan Thompson supplied a 13 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included an assist , a steal and a block . Kyle Korver led the second unit with 14 points , five rebounds , an assist and a steal . The Nuggets head back home to do battle with the Golden State Warriors on Monday night , while the Cavaliers head to Minnesota to tangle with the Timberwolves on Tuesday evening .

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the way for Cleveland with matching 27 - point efforts . Kevin Love had a near double - double with 16 points and nine rebounds , while Tristan Thompson supplied a 13 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . Kyle Korver led the second unit with 14 points . The Cavs were excellent on both ends of the floor , posting success rates of 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , while limiting Denver to respective tallies of 40 and 34 . Nikola Jokic 's 27 - point , 13 - rebound double - double paced the Nuggets . Gary Harris was next with 16 points . Jamal Murray matched Harris ' scoring total to lead the bench . Wilson Chandle provided 13 points . Jameer Nelson supplied a full stat line of 12 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Will Barton was productive as a reserve with 12 points .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers , 113 - 104 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The final scoreline indicates a somewhat lopsided game , but this was much closer than it looks . It was actually a tied ball game early in the fourth quarter , before Cleveland went on a 23 - 6 run to open things up . What the Cavaliers did especially well was limit mistakes , as they committed just eight turnovers and allowed the Pacers to record just three combined blocks and steals . Despite Indiana shooting a better percentage from three , the Cavaliers lived there , going 18 - of - 39 from long distance in their win . The Pacers ( 29 - 27 ) have now lost five - straight , as the All-Star break could n't come at a better time . Glenn Robinson III led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points to go along with six rebounds . Paul George really struggled , as he went just 4 - of - 19 from the field to accrue 13 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Jeff Teague was their best player , collecting 15 points , four rebounds and 11 assists . Myles Turner finished with 15 points and seven rebounds on 7 - of - 12 shooting . Monta Ellis was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points and seven assists . The Cavaliers ( 39 - 16 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to surge headed into the All-Star break . LeBron James was the catalyst once again , as he accumulated 31 points , five rebounds and four assists on 12 - of - 17 shooting . Kyrie Irving was equally as good , tallying 26 points , two rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Kyle Korver came off the bench to provide 22 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals on 6 - of - 8 from three - point range . Tristan Thompson recorded a 12 - point , 12 - rebound double - double .

The Pacers have now lost five - straight games , as they are reeling headed into the All-Star break . This was a tied ball game early on in the fourth quarter , as the Cavaliers ripped off a 23 - 6 run to open things up . Cleveland limited mistakes , by committing just eight turnovers and having Indiana record just three combined blocks and steals . Glenn Robinson ! ! ! led the Pacers in scoring , as he totaled 19 points and six rebounds . Jeff Teague was their best player , as he accumulated 15 points , four rebounds and 11 assists . LeBron James was the player of the game , collecting 31 points , five rebounds and four assists on 12 - of - 17 shooting . Kyrie Irving was n't far behind , tallying 26 points and seven assists . Kyle Korver was huge off the bench , providing 22 points on 6 - of - 8 from three - point range .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks , 119 - 104 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday . Cleveland has now beat New York in 10 - straight games , as they continue to own the Knicks . It was the second and fourth quarters that were decisive , as Cleveland outscored New York , 67 - 43 in that 24 - minute span . The Cavaliers ended up shooting 53 percent from the field , while holding the Knicks to just 42 percent from the field . A 42 - 28 differential in the paint was huge as well , as Cleveland dominated down low . The Knicks ( 23 - 35 ) were surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline and this result is no surprise with the recent form of these two teams . Courtney Lee was New York 's best player , as he led the team with 25 points , six rebounds and five assists on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Carmelo Anthony finished second on the team with 20 points , five rebounds and five assists . Wily Hernangomez got the start at center and totaled 11 points , 10 rebounds and four assists en route to a double - double . The Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday for their next game . The Cavaliers ( 40 - 16 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to surge . LeBron James added another triple - double to his tally , as he accumulated 18 points , 13 rebounds and 15 assists . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , as he provided 23 points , three rebounds and six assists . Tristan Thompson was a beast down low , amassing 10 points , 14 rebounds and four blocks on 5 - of - 7 shooting . Kyle Korver came off the bench to collect 20 points , two rebounds and three assists , while going 6 - of - 10 from three - point range . Cleveland will return to action on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls .

Cleveland has now defeated New York in 10 - straight games , as they continue to add to the Knicks struggles . Shooting was the key in the game , with the Cavaliers shooting 53 percent , while holding the Knicks to 42 percent from the field . Courtney Lee was New York 's best player , as he accrued 25 points , six rebounds and five assists . Carmelo Anthony was second on the team , finishing with 20 points , five rebounds and five assists . Wily Hernangomez started for Joakim Noah and totaled 11 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . LeBron James recorded another triple - double , as he accumulated 18 points , 13 rebounds and 15 assists . Kyrie Irving led the team with 23 points , adding three rebounds and six assists to his tally . Kyle Korver provided 20 points off the bench , hitting 6 - of - 10 from long distance .


The Cavaliers had a tough task here without LeBron James and Kevin Love , as their absences was simply too much to overcome . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive , as the Bulls recorded 34 assists to seven turnovers , while the Cavaliers committed 12 turnovers to 24 assists . Dwyane Wade led the way for Chicago , as he collected 20 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists . Jimmy Butler was right there with him , as he accumulated 18 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists en route to a triple - double . Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to provide 14 points and 10 rebounds . Kyrie Irving had to carry the load for Cleveland , as he led the team with 34 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Kyle Korver and James Jones came off the bench to score 14 points a piece on 8 - of - 12 from three - point range combined .

The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers , 117 - 99 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . Chicago had been struggling prior to the break , but a road win over a 40 - win team is an impressive feat . The third quarter was the decisive stretch , as Chicago outscored Cleveland , 34 - 20 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was a huge factor as well , as the Bulls recorded 34 assists to seven turnovers , while the Cavaliers committed 12 turnovers to 24 assists . Chicago had one of their best three - point shooting games of the year too , going 15 - of - 30 from long distance , which marks a season - high in makes . There were 11 ties and 13 lead changes in total , as this game was tight throughout the first three quarters . The Bulls ( 30 - 29 ) are now 20 out of the All-Star break and it appears that break is all they needed to get going . Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade carried the load , as they combined for 38 points , 19 rebounds and 20 assists , while they each flirted with a triple - double . Butler finished with a triple - double , totaling 18 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists , while Wade accumulated 20 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists of his own . Nikola Mirotic was a huge spark off the bench , as he provided 14 points and 10 rebounds . Rajon Rondo also played well off the bench , collecting 15 points and five assists . The Cavaliers ( 40 - 17 ) had to play this game without LeBron James ( sickness ) and it 's clear just how much he means to this team with a loss like this . With Kevin Love also out , Kyrie Irving had to carry the load , as he led the team with 34 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . The other four starters combined for just 29 points . Kyle Korver and James Jones were sharpshooting off the bench , as they scored 14 points a piece , while combining to go 8 - of - 12 from three - point range . . The Bulls are now 30 against the Cavaliers this season .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102 - 95 Monday at Quicken Loans Arena . The Bucks ( 26 - 32 ) managed to hang around for majority of Monday 's contest , entering the fourth quarter down just four points . That 's when the Cavaliers ( 40 - 17 ) decided to turn it on , however , as they opened up the lead to as large as 11 points late in the final period and managed to hold on . Kyrie Irving led the way scoring , finishing with a game - high 25 points and nine assists , while LeBron James was n't too far behind with 24 points , 10 rebounds and six assists of his own . The most crucial performance for Cleveland , however , came from Derrick Williams , who continues to be a productive late - season signing for this team . Williams finished with 14 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting and seven rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench . For Milwaukee , it was a brutal game for their starting five , as Michael Beasley was the only starter to score in double figures with 11 points , but he left the game after nine minutes with a knee injury and did n't return . The other four Bucks starters combined to score just 27 , with the glaring performance coming from Giannis Antetokounmpo , who scored just nine points in 42 minutes . Thankfully for Milwaukee , the bench unit picked up the starters ' slack and were led by a solid performance from rookie Malcolm Brogdon , who scored a game - high 20 points and dished out five assists in 31 minutes . Now , the Bucks , after entering the All-Star break on a three - game winning streak , have dropped two of their last three outings . Up next , the Cavaliers will head to Boston on Wednesday for a matchup between Eastern Conference powers , while the Bucks will head home Wednesday to play the Nuggets .

Derrick Williams found himself completely out of the Heat 's rotation this season before being released to open up a roster spot . Now , after signing with the Cavaliers , Williams has wasted no time asserting himself as a legitimate option off the bench for this team . Williams scored a crucial 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench in Monday 's victory over the Bucks , and that type of contribution is becoming a regular thing for the former No . 2 overall pick . Williams has played at least 20 minutes in each of his last seven games with Cleveland , and he has managed to score at least 10 points in four of those games while never scoring less than seven . Williams is currently taking advantage of Kevin Love 's absence , but if he continues to be productive , it 's likely he 'll remain a regular in the rotation even when Love returns from injury .


Miami has been the best team in the NBA over the past month and road wins over teams like Cleveland show just how well they 're playing . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with Miami recording eight more assists than Cleveland , while committing 10 less turnovers . The Heat dominated from long distance too , going 16 - of - 35 from three - point range , while the Cavaliers went just 9 - of - 27 . Dion Waiters was the star , as he led Miami with 29 points and five assists . Goran Dragic finished with 21 points and six assists . Hassan Whiteside totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds en route to a double - double . Wayne Ellington came off the bench to provide 18 points , four rebounds and four assists . Kyrie Irving led the way for Cleveland , tallying 32 points , seven rebounds and three assists . LeBron James accumulated 31 points , 17 rebounds and six assists . No other Cleveland player reached double figures in scoring .

The Miami Heat defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers , 106 - 98 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Monday . Miami is one of the hottest teams in the league right now and they showed Cleveland just that in this surprising win . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the decisive statistic , with the Heat recording 23 assists to seven turnovers , while the Cavaliers committed 17 turnovers to just 15 assists . Three-point shooting was a big key as well , with Miami hitting 16 - of - 35 from long distance , while Cleveland went just 9 - of - 27 . The Cavaliers did dominate the rebounding though , winning that battle , 52 - 38 . It was a near wire - to - wire win for Miami , as they led for the final 40 - plus minutes . The Heat ( 30 - 34 ) continue to be one of the hottest teams in the league , as this marks their 19th win in 23 games . Dion Waiters was the star , as he led the team with 29 points and five assists . Goran Dragic was n't far behind , totaling 21 points and six assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , amassing 13 points , 11 rebounds and two blocks . Wayne Ellington was huge off the bench , providing 18 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday . The Cavaliers ( 42 - 20 ) have now lost four of their last six games , with this loss being one of the worst of that stretch . LeBron James and Kyrie Irving carried the load , as they combined for 62 points , 24 rebounds and nine assists . Irving led the team , accumulating 32 points , seven rebounds and three assists . James finished with 30 points , 17 rebounds and six assists . Andrew Bogut made his debut with the Cavs , but broke his leg in one minute of action . Cleveland will be off until Thursday , when they play the Detroit Pistons on the road .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons , 128 - 96 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday evening . The Cavs ( 44 - 22 ) came out of the starting blocks on a mission and never looked back , steamrolling the Pistons ( 33 - 34 ) to the tune of 44 points in the first quarter . Their lead was 74 - 48 by halftime , which set the stage for starters from both teams to eventually call it an early night later in the second half . To say Cleveland had the hot hand from the field would be an understatement , as they posted success rates of 60 percent from the field and 63 percent from behind the arc . As good as they were on offense , they were just as effective on defense , limited Detroit to respective tallies of 37 and 21 percent in those categories . With the large second - half lead , the Cavs ' second unit enjoyed extended run and posted a collective 48 points . Tobias Harris paced Detroit with 17 points , two rebounds , two assists and one steal . Maurice Morris managed 13 points and seven boards . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope poured in 11 points and added two boards , two assists and one steal . Ish Smith was the only other Pistons player to notch double digits in the scoring column , as he supplied 12 points , three assists , one rebound and one steal over 21 minutes . Reggie Jackson ( six points , six assists , one rebound and one steal ) and Andre Drummond ( eight points , 14 rebounds and one assist ) received just 20 and 27 minutes , respectively , due to the lopsided nature of the contest . Kyrie Irving led Cleveland with 26 points , six assists and one rebound . Iman Shumpert followed with 18 points and five boards . LeBron James logged yet another triple - double in just 28 minutes , registering 16 points , 12 assists and 11 rebounds . Reggie Jefferson matched James ' point total and added two rebounds , one assist and two steals . The second unit was led by matching 13 - point efforts from the Williamses , with Derrick adding an assist and Deron compiling three assists and two rebounds . J.R. Smith totaled 12 points , five rebounds , one assist and one steal over 23 minutes in a reserve role as well . The Pistons head back home to face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night , while the Cavaliers also face off with the Jazz in their next contest , which takes place Thursday evening .

The Cavs exploded for a 44 - point first quarter and built a 74 - 48 halftime lead . Cleveland posted success rates of 60 percent from the field and 63 percent from behind the arc while limiting Detroit to respective tallies of 37 and 21 percent . The Cavs ' second unit posted a collective 48 points in the blowout . Kyrie Irving 's 26 points led Cleveland . Iman Shumpert followed with 18 points , while LeBron James registered a 16 - point , 12 - assist , 11 - rebound triple double . Reggie Jefferson equaled James ' point total , and the second unit was led by matching 13 - point efforts from Derrick and Deron Williams . J.R. Smith totaled 12 bench points over 23 minutes . Tobias Harris ' 17 points paced Detroit . Maurice Morris managed 13 points while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope poured in 11 . Ish Smith posted 12 points , while Andre Drummond supplied eight points and 14 rebounds .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Utah Jazz , 91 - 83 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday night . The Cavaliers ( 45 - 22 ) came into Thursday fairly desperate for a win , as they 'd dropped four of six games and had the Boston Celtics nipping at their heels , only two games behind for the top seed in the Eastern Conference . Despite being faced with essentially the toughest defense in the NBA in the Jazz ( 43 - 26 ) and losing Kyrie Irving ( knee tightness ) and Iman Shumpert ( shoulder ) within the game , Cleveland overcame the tough odds to prevail on the strength of a LeBron James 33 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included six assists , two steals and one block . The Cavs also saw the return of Kevin Love ( knee ) to the starting lineup after missing 13 games , which helped offset the aforementioned in - game exits . Defense was a key as well , as Utah committed 16 turnovers and shot just 24 percent from long distance . The Jazz were led by Rudy Gobert 's 20 - point , 19 - rebound double - double that also included one assist , two steals and two blocks . Gordon Hayward followed with 13 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal . Joe Johnson and Joe Ingles turned in matching 12 - point efforts , with the former adding four rebounds , three assists and one steal , and the latter supplying four rebounds , four assists and one steal . George Hill turned in a modest effort of nine points , two rebounds , two assists and one steal . Irving followed James with 21 points , four rebounds and four assists over 30 minutes before departing . Love posted 10 points and nine rebounds over 20 minutes . Shumpert had nine points and three rebounds in 22 minutes before his exit , and J.R. Smith , getting extra run due to Shumpert 's early shower , led the bench with 12 points , six boards and one steal . The Jazz head to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night , while the Cavaliers are West Coast-bound for a Saturday evening showdown of their own with the Los Angeles Clippers .

The Cavs lost Kyrie Irving ( shoulder ) and Iman Shumpert ( shoulder ) within the game but scored the victory on the strength of Lebron James ' 33 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Defense was also a key , as Utah committed 16 turnovers and shot just 24 percent from long distance . Irving followed James with 21 points over 30 minutes before departing . Kevin Love posted 10 points and nine rebounds over 20 minutes in his return from a 13 - game absence due to a knee injury . Shumpert had nine points and three rebounds in 22 minutes , and J.R. Smith , getting extra run due to Shumpert 's early shower , led the bench with 12 points . Rudy Gobert 's 20 - point , 19 - rebound double - double led Utah . Gordon Hayward followed with 13 points , while Joe Johnson and Joe Ingles turned in matching 12 - point efforts . George Hill turned in a modest nine points .


Washington have struggled on the road all season , but a win over the champs can solve issues like that . It was a dominating win too , with the Wizards holding the lead for the final 44 minutes . Washington were unstoppable on offense , as they shot 60 percent from the field . They also took advantage of poor defense , winning the fastbreak differential , 27 - 4 . John Wall was the player of the game , as he tallied 37 points , four rebounds , 11 assists and two steals on 14 - of - 21 from the field . Bradley Beal finished with 27 points , four rebounds and six assists . Kelly Oubre Jr. was a huge spark off the bench , providing 16 points and seven rebounds . LeBron James did all he could for Cleveland , leading them with 24 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists . Kyrie Irving totaled 23 points , two rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Kevin Love was the only other Cavalier with more than 10 points , as he accrued 17 points and seven boards .

The Washington Wizards defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers , 127 - 115 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . Washington had one of their best performances of the season here , as they pulled out a near wire - to - wire win over the champs . In fact , they held the lead for the final 44 minutes , as Cleveland never led by more than two points . The Wizards offense was unstoppable , as they shot 60 percent from the field . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 40 - 32 . Washington also took advantage of transition baskets , winning the fastbreak differential , 27 - 4 . The Wizards ( 45 - 28 ) have now won three - straight games , as they continue to show how dangerous they can be . John Wall was the player of the game , as he collected 37 points , four rebounds , 11 assists and two steals on 14 - of - 21 shooting . Bradley Beal was n't far behind , totaling 27 points , four rebounds and six assists . Otto Porter was great on defense , accruing 10 points , six rebounds , three steals and two blocks . Kelly Oubre Jr. led the bench with 16 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday . The Cavaliers ( 47 - 25 ) have really struggled on defense this season and that was as evident as ever in this tough loss . LeBron James led the way for Cleveland , as he tallied 24 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists . Kyrie Irving finished with 23 points , two rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Kevin Love was the only other starter in double figures , as he amassed 17 points and seven rebounds . Kyle Korver and Richard Jefferson co - led the bench with 10 points a piece . Things done get any easier for the Cavs , as they play the San Antonio Spurs on the road for their next game on Monday .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 122 - 105 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday evening . The Cavaliers ( 48 - 27 ) checked into Friday 's contest in serious need for a victory , as they 'd dropped four out of five and actually found themselves displaced from their customary top perch in the Eastern Conference . Cleveland knew they 'd have to be wary of a considerably improved Philadelphia squad that had already played them tough in two prior games this season . The first quarter was more of the same , as the hosts emerged with a razor - thin 32 - 29 edge . However , LeBron James and company turned on the after - burners over the middle periods , outscoring the Sixers by a 72 - 48 margin over the second and third periods . The Cavs saw four members of the first unit post double digits in the scoring column and they shot a stellar 53 percent from the field and 45 percent from three - point range . They also prevailed in the rebounding battle , 49 - 42 . Richaun Holmes and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot co - led the Sixers ( 28 - 48 ) with matching 19 - point efforts , with the former adding seven rebounds , two assists and two steals and the latter supplying four rebounds and one steal . With Robert Covington ( knee ) now out for the season , Justin Anderson celebrated his new permanent starter role with a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and a block . T.J. McConnell tallied 10 points , seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . Dario Saric had a down game by his standards with eight points , four rebounds and four assists , but Shawn Long helped make for it with 16 points , four rebounds , one steal and one block off the bench . James paced the Cavs with a game - high 34 points , which he complemented with nine rebounds and six assists . Kyrie Irving followed with 24 points , nine assists , one rebound and two steals . Kevin Love posted an 18 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and three steals . J.R. Smith was solid with 14 points , four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Channing Frye led the bench with 12 points . The Sixers head north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening , while the Cavs remain home and await the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening as well .


The host Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday , 135 - 130 , in double overtime . Cleveland ( 49 - 27 ) walked away with the win after what was an incredibly contested game . The Cavs almost lost the lead with 2 seconds remaining in the first overtime period , as a foul by Tristan Thompson sent Indiana superstar Paul George to the free - throw line with Cleveland up only one . Fortunately for the Cavaliers , George missed the first free - throw despite being among the league 's most reliable at the line ( he ranks third in the NBA in free - throw percentage this season ) . The three - point shot proved to be Cleveland 's best friend as they sought the much - needed win . The Cavs hit 18 three - pointers , including two from sharpshooter J.R. Smith in the overtime periods that helped seal the deal for Cleveland . Much of the win was also attributable to four - time MVP LeBron James , who had his 53rd career triple - double and a team - high 41 points . The Cavs remain within half a game of first place thanks to the win . Indiana ( 37 - 40 ) fought hard on Sunday but has still lost four straight games after the Cavs ended up victorious . The loss came despite a season - high 43 points from star forward Paul George . George added nine assists and nine rebounds while dueling with Cleveland 's LeBron James . The team also relied heavily on the three - point shot , hitting 16 threes on the night , just one shy of their season - high . One of the team 's issues was rebounding , as the Cavaliers held a 10 - rebound edge over the Pacers on the night . However , the Pacers did manage to find extra possessions with excellent ball management . The team had only nine turnovers despite two overtime periods . On Tuesday , the Cavaliers will host the Magic , while the Pacers will host the Raptors .


The Cleveland Cavaliers toppled the Orlando Magic , 122 - 102 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday evening . The Cavaliers ( 50 - 27 ) are trying to stack up as many wins as possible , in an effort to both keep up with the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference and to restore some of the confidence they lost during a recent extended skid . However , matters were n't looking too promising in the first half against the inferior Magic ( 27 - 51 ) on Tuesday , as Orlando actually entered halftime with a 55 - 53 lead . Cleveland came out of the locker room a new team , though , taking the third period by a score of 43 - 20 . That gave them the cushion necessary to ride to a relatively comfortable victory , one that saw them shoot 54 and 50 percent from the field and three - point range , respectively . Evan Fournier led the way for Orlando with 21 points , which he supplemented with one assist and two steals . Mario Hezonja followed with a bench - leading 13 points , which he supplemented with two rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Elfrid Payton , Terrence Ross and Aaron Gordon were next with a trio of 12 - point efforts . Payton added six assists and four rebounds , Ross provided three assists , one rebound and two steals and Gordon tallied five rebounds in addition to his scoring . Nikola Vucevic compiled a modest six points but also hauled in 10 rebounds , dished out two assists , and recorded a steal and a block . Jodie Meeks was productive as a reserve as well with 11 points , six boards , three assists and two steals . Kevin Love paced Cleveland with 28 points , 11 rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Kyrie Irving supplied 24 points , eight assists , four rebounds and one steal . J.R. Smith poured in 19 points and added five rebounds and three assists . LeBron James contributed an 18 - point , 11 - rebound , 11 - assist triple - double that also included two steals and one block . Kyle Korver led the bench with 11 points , one rebound and one assist . The Magic head back home to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night while the Cavs head to Beantown for a pivotal showdown against the Celtics on Wednesday evening .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers , 114 - 100 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday . Cleveland were expected to win this game easily against a B-team Hawks unit , but Atlanta had other ideas . The game was close throughout the first three quarters , as there were seven ties and 14 lead changes in total . A 21 - 2 run in the fourth quarter really opened things up for the Hawks , as it gave them a game - high 20 - point lead with four minutes remaining . The bench was the difference in the game , with Atlanta 's bench outscoring the Cavaliers bench , 55 - 21 . The assists were a decisive statistic too , with Atlanta recording 39 assists to Cleveland 's 23 . Three-point shooting really let the Cavaliers down , as they went 9 - of - 36 from downtown , while the Hawks went 16 - of - 37 . The Hawks ( 41 - 38 ) played this game without Paul Millsap , Dennis Schroder , Kent Bazemore , and Dwight Howard , but their role players fought hard in this amazing effort . Tim Hardaway Jr. led Atlanta with 22 points , two rebounds and five assists on 9 - of - 14 shooting . Kris Humphries started and accumulated 12 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Mike Dunleavy was huge off the bench , as he dropped 20 points in just 17 minutes . The Cavaliers ( 51 - 28 ) had one of their ugliest performances of the season , as they were outplayed at home by a beleaguered Hawks team . LeBron James led the way for Cleveland , as he collected 28 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Kevin Love totaled 15 points , 15 rebounds and three assists . Kyrie Irving amassed 18 points and seven assists . Channing Frye got the start and accrued 16 points , five rebounds and two blocks . These two teams will have a rematch on Sunday in Atlanta .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 98 - 83 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday night . The Raptors ( 51 - 31 ) gave the likely exhausted DeMar DeRozan the night off for the season finale with playoff seeding secured . As has been the case in past games when DeRozan has sat , Norman Powell stepped into the starting five and excelled against a Cavaliers ( 51 - 31 ) team sitting LeBron James , Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving despite the top seed in the Eastern Conference being within reach . Powell tallied a game - high 25 points , which he supplemented with two rebounds , two assists and one steal . Kyle Lowry posted 13 points , four assists , two rebounds and one steal . Jonas Valanciunas matched Lowry 's scoring total and added seven rebounds , one assist and one steal . Bruno Caboclo led the bench with 11 points , four rebounds , one assist and one block . The Cavs were led by a modest 11 - point effort from Iman Shumpert that was complemented by three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Deron Williams followed with 10 points , four assists and three rebounds . Tristan Thompson matched Williams ' scoring total and added four rebounds and one steal . Derrick Williams led the bench with 10 points as well , and added four rebounds and three assists . Dahntay Jones and James Jones contributed matching nine - point efforts as reserves as well , with the former providing two rebounds and one assist and the latter compiling six boards , two assists and one block . Despite the Toronto win Wednesday , the Cavs easily triumphed in the season series by a 3 - 1 margin . Cleveland will enter the playoffs as the No . 2 seed in the Eastern Conference , while Toronto will be slotted third .


The Boston Celtics held off the Brooklyn Nets for a 122 - 117 win in the season opener for both teams Wednesday at TD Garden . The Celtics ( 10 ) came into this game as a 12 - point favorite , but the Nets ( 0 - 1 ) made them work for a relieving win . A 36 - 25 fourth quarter is how Brooklyn crawled back in the game , but Boston did just enough to hold on . The offense was incredibly efficient for the Celtics , as they shot 54 percent from the field and recorded 36 assists on their 48 made baskets . The 22 combined blocks and steals for Boston doubled up that of Brooklyn , who recorded just 11 in total . Brooklyn was expected to be one of the worst teams in the NBA , but they gave an elite team a run for their money in the opener . The bench was key for the Nets , as Sean Kilpatrick , Joe Harris and Justin Hamilton combined for 48 points and 18 rebounds off the pine . Hamilton actually finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds in the best game of his career . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points on 9 - for - 17 shooting . Jeremy Lin played well in his debut as well , amassing 18 points , three rebounds and three assists . Boston made this one a nail biter , but they ended up getting their much deserved win . Isaiah Thomas scored a game - high 25 points in the victory , also adding six rebounds and nine assists . Jae Crowder was second on the team , with his 21 points and five boards . Avery Bradley fell a rebound shy of a double - double , totaling 17 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Al Hoford stuffed the stat sheet in his debut , accumulating 11 points , five rebounds , six assists and four blocks in the win . Boston will have a quick turnaround , as they travel to Illinois to play the Chicago Bulls on Thursday . Brooklyn 's next game is on Friday , when they host the Indiana Pacers .

If it were not for the Nets bench Wednesday , the Celtics might have blown out Brooklyn . The four bench players who played at least 20 minutes for the Nets combined for 56 points and 19 rebounds . In contrast , the five bench players for the Celtics combined for just 40 points and 15 rebounds . Brook Lopez is Brooklyn 's best player , but he tallied just seven points and five rebounds on 1 - for - 7 shooting in the loss . The 36 assists for the Celtics is a trend that is likely to continue , as they finished in the top five in the NBA in team assists last season and record more passes than almost any other team . The 44 three - point attempts for the Nets were a franchise record , topping their previous high of 40 . These teams will square off again Nov. 23 at Brooklyn .


The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 107 - 100 on Monday at TD Garden . The Celtics ( 3 - 1 ) handed the Bulls ( 3 - 1 ) their first loss of the regular season as they jumped out to a very hot start , holding a lead that grew to as high as 14 points midway through the second period . Then , Boston 's Jae Crowder went down with a sprained left ankle after scoring 10 points in 14 minutes , and from there , the Bulls went on a run to end the half and ultimately closed the gap to within three . The two teams stayed tight , but Boston was able to close out the game and win in the rematch over Chicago . After Crowder went down early , it was Amir Johnson who surprisingly came alive in the second half of the game , as he finished shooting a scorching 9 - of - 11 from the field and 4 - of - 4 from behind the arc . Johnson had only attempted one three through the first three games of the season . Isaiah Thomas matched Johnson 's 23 points while adding 10 assists for his first double - double of the regular season . For Chicago , Jimmy Butler reached 20 points for the second game in a row and for the third time in four games this season . He did , however , struggle shooting from the field , going just 8 - of - 21 overall Wednesday . On the other wing , Dwyane Wade continues to struggle since his 22 - point performance in the season opener . For the second straight game , Wade shot just 5 - of - 13 from the field , making him 10 - of - 26 over his last two games for just 27 total points . Up next for Boston , they will head to Cleveland Thursday to take on the Cavaliers , while the Bulls will head home Friday and play the struggling Knicks .

The biggest standout from Wednesday 's box score was the shooting display put on by Amir Johnson . Typically seen as someone who does most of his damage inside the arc , Johnson hit all four of his 3 - point attempts en route to scoring a team - high 23 points on the night . Johnson hit just 10 total shots from behind the arc in all 79 of his court appearances last season . He also never scored 23 points in each of those 79 appearances . For the Bulls , Dwyane Wade continues to struggle after his 22 - point heroic performance in the team 's first game of the season . Since then , Wade has shot just 14 - of - 33 from the field ( 42 percent ) and 1 - of - 6 from behind the arc . Coming off a season where he shot the lowest field goal percentage of his career — 46 percent — Wade looks to be trending in the wrong direction , shooting just 41 percent out the gates in 2016 .


The Denver Nuggets annihilated the host Boston Celtics on their home court , 123 - 107 . Denver ( 3 - 3 ) came out strong , finishing the first quarter with a 42 - 23 lead . Sophomore point guard Emmanuel Mudiay , who had been struggling , scored 24 points in the first quarter alone , while shooting 9 - of - 10 from the field . Mudiay finished with a career - high 30 points , also grabbing eight rebounds . Denver entered the game with the highest rebounding differential of any team ( 12 ) , and continued the trend , holding a 47 - 39 advantage on the boards . Guard Gary Harris also returned to the starting lineup , scoring 12 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting . Boston ( 3 - 3 ) , meanwhile , has been dealing with the injury bug early in the season . Free agent acquisition Al Horford , as well as starter Jae Crowder and backup center Kelly Olynyk , were sidelined in Sunday 's contest . All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas stepped it up in his teammates ' absence , scoring 30 points on the night . However , the rest of the team struggled , particularly on the defensive end . Denver was able to convert on 52 percent of its shots from the field on Sunday . The Nuggets will visit Memphis on Tuesday , while the Celtics will see Washington on Wednesday .

After an ice - cold start to the season , second - year point guard Emmanuel Mudiay got things going in a big way on Sunday . Mudiay , who had been shooting just 28 percent from the field and was averaging 4 turnovers to go with just 13 points per game heading into the contest , scored 24 points in the first quarter against Boston . Mudiay hit 9 - of - 10 from the field to start the game , and made three three - pointers on the night . The career 69 percent free - throw shooter also went a perfect 5 - of - 5 from the line . Boston also saw excellent point - guard play out of All-Star Isaiah Thomas . The diminutive floor general posted a team - high 30 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting from the field and 11 - of - 12 shooting from the free - throw line . With fellow starters Al Horford and Jae Crowder sitting out , Thomas shouldered the offensive load for the Celtics , also dishing out five assists .


The Boston Celtics dominated the visiting New York Knicks , 115 - 87 , on Friday night at TD Garden . It was a physical game right from the start , which worked out in favor of Boston , as Carmelo Anthony was ejected from the game in the second quarter for arguing a foul call after a tussle between him and Amir Johnson . Isaiah Thomas was huge for Boston ( 4 - 4 ) as he led the way offensively with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting , in only 28 minutes . Thomas went 3 - of - 5 from deep , while the Celtics were great from downtown overall , hitting 11 - of - 27 . They shot only 39 percent from the field overall but made up for it with vicious defense , forcing 25 turnovers from the Knicks . Kelly Olynyk was solid in his second game back , with 19 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting , seven rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart both filled the stat sheet . Smart finished with 12 points , 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals , while Bradley notched 15 points , 10 rebounds , two assists and four steals . The Celtics move to 3 - 1 at home and will head out for a two - game road trip beginning in Indiana on Saturday . With this loss the Knicks ( 3 - 5 ) fall to 1 - 3 on the road and have not achieved consecutive wins once yet this season . They were coming off a good win in Brooklyn but failed to carry that momentum into this one , which may have had something to do with the fact that Carmelo Anthony was ejected mid - second quarter . Anthony scored 12 points in 12 minutes before losing his temper . Kristaps Porzingis was the high - point man with 14 points , along with six rebounds and two blocks , in 23 minutes . Derrick Rose added 11 points , six assists and four rebounds , while the only other player to tally double - digits for the Knicks was Justin Holiday , with 10 . The Knicks can only look ahead , where they have to bring their best effort to Toronto for their second game in as many nights Saturday .

Carmelo Anthony scored 12 points in 12 minutes before getting ejected . Only three other players scored in double figures for the Knicks , including Derrick Rose with 11 , Kristaps Porzingis with 14 and Justin Hamilton with 10 off the bench . Both teams shot less than 39 percent from the field , while the Celtics managed to hit 40 percent from long range . The Knicks gave up 25 turnovers leading to 27 points for Boston . The teams were matched closely for points in the paint as well as rebounds . Isaiah Thomas filled it up with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting . Marcus Smart neared a triple - double with 12 points , 10 assists , and six rebounds , along with three steals . Avery Bradley was similarly diverse with 15 points , 10 rebounds , four steals and two assists . Kelly Olynyk looked good in his second game back with 19 points , seven rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 30 minutes .


The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 90 - 83 , at TD Garden on Wednesday . The Mavericks ( 2 - 8 ) checked into Wednesday scoring the third - least points per game in the league ( 95 ) , and that trend would rear its ugly head yet again against a Boston squad that was ranked in the bottom 10 in points allowed . Playing once again without Dirk Nowitzki ( Achilles ) , Dallas got precious little production from anyone not named Harrison Barnes or Wesley Matthews . The two players combined for just over 60 percent of the team 's point total , and the Mavs managed just a 42 percent success rate from the field overall . Meanwhile , although the Celtics ( 6 - 5 ) did n't have much more offensive balance on their end , they benefited greatly from a game - high 30 points from Isaiah Thomas , with 22 of those coming in the fourth quarter . Barnes led Dallas with 28 points , but could n't contribute much else in the non - scoring categories , posting two rebounds , an assist and two steals . Matthews drained six - of - 13 three - point attempts on his way to 22 points , and he added three rebounds and two steals . Deron Williams notably was scoreless over 10 minutes in his return from a multi - game absence due to a calf injury , while J.J. Barea paced the reserves with nine points , six assists , two rebounds and a steal over 28 minutes in his stead . Both Williams and Barea had to leave the game with injuries and were unable to return . Thomas added six dimes and four rebounds to his scoring total . Avery Bradley posted an 18 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included an assist . Kelly Olynyk drew another start in place of Al Horford ( concussion ) at power forward , totaling 10 points and four boards over 29 minutes . Amir Johnson filled out the stat sheet with eight points , six rebounds , four assists and two steals . The Mavericks head back home to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday , while the Celtics have their own Friday showdown at home against the Golden State Warriors .

Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews posted over 60 percent of the Mavs ' offense by scoring a combined 50 points , but no other player managed to hit double digits in the scoring column . Deron Williams notably was held scoreless over 10 minutes in his return from a calf injury before exiting the game early , although J.J. Barea was able to fill out the stat sheet with nine points , six assists , two rebounds and a steal while once again logging a solid allotment of minutes ( 28 ) . Isaiah Thomas ' 30 points ( 22 in the fourth quarter ) led the way for Boston . Backcourt mate Avery Bradley 's 18 - point , 13 - rebound double - double was also pivotal in helping the Celtics overcome 19 turnovers , five of which came from Thomas . Kelly Olynk was the only other double - digit scorer for Boston , posting 10 points .


The Warriors turned a slim seven - point lead at halftime into a robust 29 - point edge by the end of the third quarter , as they outscored the Celtics by a 31 - 9 margin during the period . They shot 49 percent from the field overall while holding Boston to a 37 percent figure . Klay Thompson 's 28 points led the way , while Kevin Durant was close behind with a 23 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Curry mustered a modest 16 points on a 7 - of - 20 effort from the field , which included a sub - par 2 - of - 10 performance from three - point range . Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley combined for 35 points , while Marcus Smart was forced from the game with a left ankle contusion after 24 minutes and a 10 - point scoring total . Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier stepped up to lead the reserves with a pair of 11 - point efforts .

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics , 104 - 88 , at TD Garden on Friday . The Warriors ( 10 - 2 ) turned a slim seven - point lead at halftime into a robust 29 - point edge by the end of the third quarter , as they outscored the Celtics ( 6 - 6 ) by a 31 - 9 margin during the period . That included a 13 - point outburst over a three - and - a - half - minute stretch , helping Golden State build an advantage they would n't relinquish . The visitors shot 49 percent from the field overall despite a 7 - of - 20 effort from Stephen Curry , while also holding Boston to a 37 percent tally . The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson , who totaled a game - high 28 points that he supplemented with five rebounds and three assists . Kevin Durant was close behind with a 23 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists , three steals and a block . Curry provided a modest 16 points , along with seven assists , two rebounds , three steals and two blocks . He was only 2 - of - 10 from three - point range , his second - worst effort in that category this season . Zaza Pachulia totaled only four points , but did haul in 12 rebounds . Isaiah Thomas paced the Celtics with 18 points , four assists and two rebounds . Avery Bradley was next with 17 points , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block while playing a team - high 35 minutes . Marcus Smart drew the start once again at small forward , but left with an ankle contusion after 24 minutes , supplying 10 points , an assist and two steals before exiting . Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier led the reserves with a pair of 11 - point efforts , with the latter also filling out the stat sheet with seven rebounds and five assists . The Warriors head to Milwaukee for a Saturday night date with the Bucks , while the Celtics head to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Saturday evening as well .


San Antonio erased a 32 - 22 first - quarter deficit by outscoring their hosts by an 87 - 71 margin over the final three periods . Kawhi Leonard 's 25 - point , 10 - rebound double - double led the way and the bench combined for 56 points . Danny Green contributed 11 points and had a clutch block of Isaiah Thomas ' three - point attempt with 12 seconds left . LaMarcus Aldridge and Tony Parker combined for a modest 17 points , while Pau Gasol went scoreless over 17 minutes . However , Patty Mills , David Lee and Davis Bertans supplied respective tallies of 19 , 15 and 15 points from the bench . Thomas ' 24 points led Boston , while Avery Bradley contributed 19 points . Jae Crowder and Al Horford combined for 30 points , with the latter also hauling in 12 boards . Kelly Olynyk and Marcus Smart paced the bench with a pair of nine - point efforts .

The visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics , 109 - 103 , at TD Center on Friday . The Spurs ( 13 - 3 ) put together a strong effort over the final three quarters after falling in a first - quarter hole to keep their road record unblemished . The Celtics ( 9 - 7 ) jumped out to a 32 - 22 advantage after the first 12 minutes , but San Antonio outscored their hosts by an 87 - 71 margin over the final three periods . Kawhi Leonard led the way with a 25 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , while the Spurs ' second unit combined for 56 points , over half of the team 's scoring total . The visitors were solid all the way around offensively , tallying respective 47 and 46 percent success rates from the field and three - point range . Leonard added four assists and two blocks to his team - high scoring total . Next among the starters was Danny Green , who posted 11 points , seven rebounds , two assists and four blocks . His final rejection of the afternoon was the most important , as he stuffed an Isaiah Thomas 25 - foot three - point attempt with 12 seconds left to insure the Celtics were kept at bay . LaMarcus Aldridge totaled 10 points , four rebounds , four assists and a block . Pau Gasol notably went scoreless over 17 minutes , but he did contribute five rebounds , two assists and a block . The bench more than made up for any scoring void on the part of the starting five , however , as Patty Mills led the way with 19 points , a rebound , an assist and a steal . Meanwhile , David Lee and Davis Bertans combined for a pair of 15 - point efforts , with the former also hauling in 12 rebounds and dishing out three assists . The Celtics were led by Thomas ' 24 points , which he supplemented with eight assists and a rebound . Avery Bradley contributed 19 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Jae Crowder supplied 18 points , five assists , three rebounds and a steal . Al Horford registered a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and and three blocks . Kelly Olynyk and Marcus Smart paced the bench with a pair of nine - point efforts . The Spurs continue their travels with a visit to Washington to take on the Wizards on Saturday night , while the Celtics are off until they face off with the Miami Heat on Monday night .


Led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 's 25 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting , the Pistons posted a 55 percent success rate from the floor and 45 percent mark from three - point range . Three other members of the first unit also scored at least 20 points , including Tobias Harris who posted his third straight 20 - plus - point performance with 21 points overall . Andre Drummond and Marcus Morris turned in respective 20 - point efforts , with the former also hauling in 17 rebounds . Meanwhile , Ish Smith filled out the stat sheet with 19 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . Jon Leuer 's 12 - point effort led the bench . Isaiah Thomas ' 27 points paced the Celtics and Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley had a pair of 14 - point contributions . However , Amir Johnson and Al Horford combined for just 20 points . Kelly Olynyk led the second unit with 19 points .

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics , 121 - 114 , at TD Center on Wednesday . The Pistons ( 10 - 10 ) checked in to Wednesday 's contest having experienced their share of shooting struggles this season , although they 'd shown signs of improvement in having won three of the prior four games . They heated up significantly from the field against the Celtics ( 10 - 8 ) , managing a 55 percent success rate from the floor and 45 percent mark from three - point range . Four members of the first unit scored at least 20 points , led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope , who tallied a team - high 25 , a total he supplemented with five rebounds , four assists , a steal and a block . Tobias Harris was next in line for the visitors , posting 21 points , six rebounds and four assists , his third straight 20 - plus - point performance . Andre Drummond and Marcus Morris turned in respective 20 - point efforts , with the former bouncing back for a Tuesday ejection for an errant elbow by also hauling in 17 rebounds , dishing out two assists , recording a pair of steals and posting a block , and the latter adding four rebounds , three assists , three blocks and a steal . Ish Smith fell just short of the 20 - point milestone but filled out the stat sheet in fine fashion , registering 19 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and a block . Jon Leuer turned in a typically solid stat line off the bench , with 12 points , seven boards and two assists . The Celtics saw Isaiah Thomas pace them with 27 points , which he complemented with four assists but no other statistics . Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley were next with a pair of 14 - point contributions . Crowder also had five rebounds , four assists and two steals and Bradley posted six boards and a steal . Amir Johnson had one of his more productive games with 11 points , five rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block , but Al Horford underwhelmed with nine points , five rebounds , four assists and a pair of stuffs . Kelly Olynyk was stellar off the bench with a 19 - point contribution that led the second unit , while Marcus Smart also compiled 12 points in a reserve role . The Pistons continue on the road and head south to Atlanta , where they 'll face off with the Hawks on Friday night , while the Celtics remain home and await the Sacramento Kings for a showdown on Friday evening as well .


The Boston Celtics hung on to defeat the visiting Sacramento Kings 97 - 92 on Friday night at TD Garden . After a tight first half the Kings took a 72 - 69 lead into the fourth quarter , however Boston used a 14 - 4 run to take a seven - point lead with six and a half minutes to go . The Celtics were able to hang on thanks to a couple of clutch plays by Al Horford , including a clutch three - pointer and game - saving defense on DeMarcus Cousins , who had the chance to tie the game as the Kings in - bounded the ball with nine seconds left , down by three . The Celtics ( 11 - 8 ) improved to 5 - 4 at home and continue moving in the right direction as they have won five of their last seven games . Horford was the high - point man for Boston on Friday , with 26 points to go along with eight rebounds and a monstrous six blocks . Isaiah Thomas added 20 points , while Jae Crowder chipped in 16 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting , including 3 - of - 5 from deep . The Kings ( 7 - 12 ) have now lost two straight and fall to 3 - 7 on the road this season as they could not break the spell that has them winless in Boston since 2007 . They are 1 - 2 on their current road trip which has them in New York to face the Knicks on Sunday before winding - up the trip in Dallas on Wednesday .

Al Horford finished with a monstrous six blocks , while leading the Celtics in scoring with 26 points , and also added eight rebounds , three assists and two steals . Isaiah Thomas finished with 20 points , but struggled shooting , going 6 - of - 21 from the field , including 0 - of - 5 from long range , along with seven assists , three rebounds , and two steals , in 34 minutes . The Celtics bench struggled as seven players combined for only 12 points . Jae Crowder shot 3 - of - 5 from long range on his was to 16 points in 37 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins led the way for the Kings , with 28 points , nine rebounds , four blocks , three assists and one steal in 34 minutes . The next highest scorers for Sacramento were Darren Collison and Rudy Gay , who both finished with 13 points . Matt Barnes finished with 12 points , 16 rebounds , five assists , two steals and one block in 31 minutes off the bench .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the host Boston Celtics , 101 - 94 , at TD Garden on Friday . In a battle between two Eastern Conference contenders , both squads left it all on the floor . The third quarter was the decisive one for the Raptors , as they outscored the Celtics , 33 - 18 . In fact , Boston won or tied the other three quarters , but could n't quite make the full comeback in the fourth . Defense was key for Toronto , as they held Boston to 37 percent shooting and forced them to fire up 42 three - pointers in their loss , making just 17 of them . The Raptors also won the points in the paint battle , 38 - 22 , and won the fastbreak points , 14 - 5 . Amazingly , the Celtics doubled up the Raptors in assists , winning that , 24 - 12 . Toronto ( 16 - 7 ) continues to ride their backcourt to wins and they did that yet again here . Kyle Lowry was the star in this one , tallying 34 points , seven rebounds and three steals . DeMar DeRozan was n't far behind , finishing with 24 points and five rebounds on 9 - of - 25 shooting . Norman Powell got the start for the resting DeMarre Carroll and totaled 20 points , three rebounds and five steals on 7 - of - 10 from the field . Patrick Patterson and Jonas Valanciunas both failed to reach double figures in scoring , but snatched down 10 boards a piece . The Raptors are off until Monday , when they host the surging Milwaukee Bucks . Boston ( 13 - 10 ) had to play this game without Isaiah Thomas and it really hurt them late when they needed a clutch basket . Al Horford did all he could to keep Boston hanging around , as he accumulated 19 points , seven rebounds and six assists in the defeat . Avery Bradley matched Horford with 19 points and five rebounds on 7 - of - 11 from the field . Marcus Smart and Jae Crowder really struggled shooting , as they combined to go 5 - of - 22 from the field . Boston will look to bounce back on Sunday in a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder .

These are two teams who expect to be in it for the long haul and this game had a playoff atmosphere to it . The third quarter is what truly decided this matchup , as the Raptors outscored the Celtics , 33 - 18 in that 12 - minute stretch . Boston relied way too heavily on three 's , as they went 17 - of - 42 from long distance . Kyle Lowry , DeMar DeRozan and Norman Powell were the only Toronto players in double figures , as they each finished with at least 20 points . Lowry scored game - high 34 points , while adding seven rebounds and three steals . DeRozan scored 24 , while Powell dropped 20 of his own . Avery Bradley and Al Horford led the Celtics in scoring , as they dropped 19 points a piece . Horford also added seven rebounds and six assists in an all - around great game . Backcourt players really struggled for Boston , as Jae Crowder , Marcus Smart , and Terry Rozier combined to go 9 - of - 34 from the field in the absence of Isaiah Thomas .