Los Angeles Clippers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Score, Highlights & Reaction
Behind a 22-point, 12-assist performance from LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers (30-11) upended the Los Angeles Clippers (27-15) Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena.
LeBron was joined in double figures by all four of his fellow starters. Kevin Love broke out of a slump with an 18-point, 16-rebound double-double. Kyrie Irving added 21 points on 18 shots. And J.R. Smith dropped 22 while shooting 6-of-7 from three-point range.
The Clippers were led by Chris Paul, who had 30 points and nine assists. J.J. Redick had 17, while Jamal Crawford added 16 off the bench.
DeAndre Jordan had 13 rebounds and 10 points, but went just 6-of-15 from the free-throw line. Cleveland intentionally fouling him in the second quarter, and again in the fourth, which all but sealed the win for the Cavs.
The Clippers will get a shot at revenge March 13 at the Staples Center.
