Cavs’ Love hits 34 points in first quarter

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers with 40 points on 12 out of 20 shooting from the field with eight rebounds and three assists.

In total, he finished the game with 40 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including 8-for-12 from the three-point line as well as a ideal 8-for-8 from the free throw line.

Expect a nail-biter: Both meetings last season were decided by three points or less and the visit to Quicken Loans Arena went to overtime. It was also the most points in a first quarter in National Basketball Association history.

Overall, the Cavaliers hit 16 3-pointers in the first half, setting an National Basketball Association record for a half.

“That’s pretty insane. We nearly have more assists than rebounds”. And Anthony Davis poured in 45 points as New Orleans topped Minny. He added another 6 during the game for 40 total.

Celtics 111, Nets 92: Isaiah Thomas scored 23 points, Avery Bradley had 22 and Boston beat Brooklyn.

Opposite Curry, Kyrie Irving has posted pretty much nothing but 20-point performances. DeMar DeRozan’s 24 point night helped Toronto outduel Houston.

Six of Love’s eight 3-pointers came off LeBron James assists. Team Rebounds: 9. Team Turnovers: 14 (19 PTS). James’ career high is 25 in a quarter.

By the time the game was over, the Golden State Warriors had finished with 149 points including 80 in the first half. “It’s been there the last two games and all season long”. In 14 appearances this year, he’s already posted a pair of 20-point outings, including a 23-point effort on Monday night in San Antonio.

Cavaliers: Travel to Philadelphia for the second time this season Sunday.

Zach Randolph contributed four of his 11 points in the second extra period for the Grizzlies, who won their sixth straight.

This will be another tough game for the Dallas Mavericks, they are still without their point guards due to injuries. In the third quarter, it was Lillard’s turn as he put up 15 points.

He also made all four of his free throws. Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: 13 (19 PTS).

Kevin Love scored the second most points ever in an National Basketball Association quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Portland Trailblazers.

Zach LaVine scored 26 for the Timberwolves.

Cleveland, which made its first nine 3-pointers, led 46-31 after one quarter and scored 81 points in the first half, two short of the franchise record.

Brandon Ingram and backups Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams had 16 points apiece for the Lakers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have now lost three in a row following their 116-101 defeat to the Sacramento Kings. While the Blazers tried to catch up in the second half and Lillard began to rev up his engines, all the Cavs did was make more history.

Dirk Nowitzki top scored for the Mavs with 15 points.