Cavaliers 95, Hornets 90

But just as Magic fans began dreaming of an upset, the Cavaliers clicked into gear with Love pouring on the points as Cleveland took a grip on the contest.

LeBron James had 25 points and 13 rebounds, extending his personal run of dominance against the Charlotte Hornets by leading the Cavaliers to a 95-90 victory Friday night.

LeBron achieved the feat when he assisted Kevin Love for a 3-pointer towards the end of the second quarter which was the 6,387 assist of his career putting him ahead of Norm Nixon.

James is 19th on the all-time scoring list with 25,274 and should pass Reggie Miller (25,279) for 18th on Wednesday at Toronto.

Love scored 27 in the first half – 17 in a row in one stretch for the Cavs, who made 18 3-pointers and improved to 8-0 at home.

Timberwolves 100, 76ers 95: Andrew Wiggins scored 17 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help Minnesota keep Philadelphia winless on the season. James’ teams – the Heat from 2010 through 2014 and the Cavs last season after he returned to Cleveland – are a combined 22-0 against the Bobcats/Hornets in that span. That includes a 4-0 playoff sweep two seasons ago.

Forward Kevin Durant returned from a hamstring injury and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an impressive 111-89 blowout win over the Utah Jazz.

Durant was 10 for 13 from the field in his first game since he got hurt on November 10 at Washington.

MIAMI – Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh each scored 16 points, and Miami snapped New York’s four-game winning streak.

Magic coach Scott Skiles was left in no doubt about James’ place in the pantheon of National Basketball Association legends following his latest showing.

Miami eventually led by as much as 26, both their biggest advantage and the Knicks’ biggest deficit so far this season. James is averaging 26.6 points per game. Richard Jefferson (13) and J.R. Smith (11) also scored in double figures…

November 20 v Chicago: Posted 27 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals in a 106-94 win over the Bulls.

Kemba Walker starred with 39 points, 21 of those coming in the fourth quarter, as the Charlotte Hornets prevailed 127-122 against the Sacramento Kings in overtime.

Kawhi Leonard led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds to give Western Conference high-flyers the San Antonio Spurs a 98-84 win over the Phoenix Suns, who finished with a season-low points haul. He now has 25,274 points and is positioned at No. 19 on the list.

Tristan Thompson added nine points and 14 rebounds, while Dellavedova had nine assists and no turnovers.

Next UpThe Hornets will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 in Charlotte.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Jerryd Bayless each scored 17 points.

Anthony tied a season- ow with 11 points, all of which came in the first quarter, yet still tied for the team high in the loss with rookie Kristaps Porzingis.