The four-time MVP said he was just happy the Cavs could get back to.
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The Raptors are not the best team in the NBA East by any means, that title would go to the Cleveland Cavaliers right now. “I think it may be the nature of the sport, and also, the prestige position in sports is quarterback”- said James.
Charlotte’s Kemba Walker, who has been around for most of the losses to James, called it frustrating not to be able to beat him. Batum handed out a season-high 11 assists in the win and has at least eight in three of the last four contests.BUZZER BEATERS1.
The Minnesota Timberwolves stretched the Philadelphia 76ers’ winless start to the season to 15 games by beating the Eastern Conference’s bottom side 100-95, with Andrew Wiggins scoring 17 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter. Following the completion of his tumultuous contract negotiations with the Cleveland Cavaliers throughout the offseason, Thompson immediately joined the training camp alongside Iman Shumpert, JR Smith, Mo William and of course, James himself.
“We felt we had a certain lineup that was working, ” Blatt said.
The Hornets struggled in the fourth quarter, shooting 7 of 24 from the field.
Calling out his teammates publicly, players-only meetings and pressing the issue constantly are just a few of the ways LeBron is acting out while his team continues to work without three regular starters.
“It was fitting that there wasn’t a quote-unquote star of the game”, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
“Those five we had out there were rolling in the fourth quarter”, the three-time All-Star said.
LeBron James can’t explain why he plays so well against Charlotte, but he sure has a knack for picking up his game.
But the Cavaliers rallied to take an 87-86 lead with a little more than 6 minutes to play behind a 3-pointer and a driving layup by Matthew Dellavedova. With a new contract in hand and a key role on a championship contender, the hard work has been well worth it. Detroit center Andre Drummond, who was leading the league with 17.8 rebounds per game, finished with seven.
Cleveland hasn’t had trouble scoring at the Q, ranking among National Basketball Association leaders with 108.3 points per game, a 48.5 field-goal percentage and 38.3 mark from 3-point range. The Cavaliers began their two-game road trip with a loss at Toronto on Wednesday and have dropped three in a row away from home.
PACERS 104, BULLS 92: Paul George scored 33 points, C.J. Miles had 16 and IN won at Indianapolis.
Jahlil Okafor had 25 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for Philadelphia and thoroughly outplayed No. 1 overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns, who played just 19 minutes because of foul trouble.
Hornets: Charlotte was 8 of 25 from 3-point range and committed 16 turnovers.
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Third, Cam Newton showed up to the game in all Hornets everything – including a throwback Larry Johnson jersey – and even dabbed for the crowd. James embraced Newton at courtside following the game.
