LeBron takes Cavaliers to 11th consecutive win

Scores 18 points and 11 assists in win over 76ers while Davis’ 29 points and 13 rebounds helps Pelicans snap Hawks’ run.

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James (right) had earlier helped Cavaliers beat the Thunder as well [Ken Blaze/Usa Today Sports]

LeBron James had 18 points and 11 assists and Matthew Dellavedova made two big three-pointers to help the Cleveland Cavaliers win their 11th consecutive game in a 97-84 win over the 76ers.

The Sixers cut a 20-point deficit down to two points early in the fourth quarter. They were within five before Dellavedova sank a three-pointer with the shot clock winding down, extending the Cavs’ lead to 91-83 with 2:30 left.

Elsewhere, Anthony Davis shook off a sore groin to pour in 29 points and grab 13 rebounds and Eric Gordon added 20 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ 19-game winning streak in a 115-100 win.

Memphis’ Marc Gasol scored 15 points, collected eight assists and blocked a shot by Phoenix forward Markieff Morris in the final seconds as the Grizzlies beat the Suns 102-101.

Other results:

Hornets 92, Wizards 88
Bucks 82, Raptors 75
Thunder 104, Magic 97
Nets 102, Clippers 100
Mavericks 100, Timberwolves 94

Source: Reuters

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