James moves into elite company at the expense of Magic, 117-103

And speaking of winning streaks, the Cavs win snapped the Hornets’ seven-game home winning streak and improved to 4-4 on the road. The Cavaliers won 117-103.

James created opportunities for his teammates, especially Kevin Love, who scored a season-high 34 points on 11-of-18 shooting.

James joined Robertson as the only players in National Basketball Association history to belong in the top 25 in both scoring and assists.

Robertson ranks 11th all-time in scoring (26,710) and sixth in assists (9,887).

Charlotte’s Kemba Walker, who has been around for most of the losses to James, called it frustrating not to be able to beat him. While Orlando has started better than in previous years, the East has gotten much better and they will have to play much better if they want to make the playoffs.

So while Cleveland remains confident and hopeful to sustain their winning ways at home, they must also mentally prepare themselves as aggressively as possible every game. While LeBron and Kevin Love continued their persistent dominance with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and 18 points and 16 rebounds, respectfully, the other players too contributed significantly for the team win.

SIXERS DROP 15TH STRAIGHT: Through another seemingly interminable losing streak, the Philadelphia 76ers have been done in by some of the NBA’s biggest names. And during the Cavaliers next game against the Raptors tomorrow night, LeBron will likely pass yet another player on the list, as he sits just five points behind Reggie Miller at the moment. They say, ‘Oh, Joe Montana is great.’ You know, ‘Tom Brady is great.

Cavs coach David Blatt was not aware James matched Robertson until after the game.

“That gives me chills to even hear that”, he said. “That’s an wonderful, incredible accomplishment”.

James finally finished with 15 points and six rebounds, as well as 13 assists while guard J.R. Smith chipped in with 26 points, his highest tally of the season.

James is saying that Kevin Love is the crucial point of their offense.

It was Love, with some help from James, who brought Cleveland back with a one-man scoring spree in the second quarter.

The Hornets led most of the way and took a 76-72 advantage into the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers rallied to take the lead with a little more than 6 minutes to play behind a 3-pointer and a driving layup by Matthew Dellavedova. Tristan Thompson grabbed 14 rebounds and the Cavs’ 18 3-pointers were a season high.

Orlando’s starters were outscored 99-44.

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

The Cavs remained short-handed as Williams missed his third straight game with an ankle injury. Not only are the Cavaliers a big favorite versus the Nets, they’ve been undefeated at home thus far in the season.