ISTANBUL – LeBron James posted a triple-double in the Lakers' 131-120 victory against Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.
The Cavaliers led 35-28 at the end of the first quarter but the Lakers had a good start in the second period, building a 39-27 lead.
By the end of the third quarter, Cleveland was leading 97-96 as they produced 35 points at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
James led the LA Lakers to the victory, racking up 38 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Russell Westbrook scored a double-double with 20 points and 11 assists while D. J. Augustin produced 20 points on a perfect shooting, 6-for-6 from the three-point line.
Darius Garland was the highest scorer of the Cavaliers with 29 points and 17 assists.
Finnish power forward Lauri Markkanen finished with 18 points and nine rebounds.
The LA Lakers have a 31-41 win-loss in the West standings, while the Cavaliers hold a 41-31 record in the Eastern Conference.
Celtics beat Thunder 132-123, Tatum scores 36
Boston Celtics defeated Oklahoma City Thunder with a 132-123 score at Paycom Center.
Jayson Tatum finished with 36 points while Grant Williams had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics.
For the losing side, Tre Mann played with 35 points.
The Boston Celtics have a 45-28 win-loss in the East standings.
Other results: Charlotte Hornets - New Orleans Pelicans: 106-103; Detroit Pistons - Portland Trail Blazers: 115-119; Brooklyn Nets - Utah Jazz: 114-106; Philadelphia 76ers - Miami Heat: 113-106; Houston Rockets - Washington Wizards: 115-97; Chicago Bulls - Toronto Raptors: 113-99; Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves: 110-108. (Anadolu)
