Losses have been few for LeBron James-led teams against Charlotte

The four-time MVP added another to the list Saturday night. “It’s definitely insane. I grew up watching him, I had a relationship with him before I was in the league, so just to go against him even to this day is definitely insane to see how much time has changed”. “I feel like I can make something happen for not only myself but for our team”. Still dealing with the league and the team but I’m not happy about it all.

“I feel better in the mornings; I feel better throughout the games; I feel better throughout the day”, James said before a Cavs shootaround Wednesday in preparation for their game against the Toronto Raptors.

“I’m just taking what the teams are giving me and working off my teammates, trying to get into open spots”, Young said. I work on those shots. Cumulative travel can take a toll, moreso when a team is already an underdog, and fatigue could have played some factor in their issues executing late in games. It is either that you have got it or you don’t.

That’s the kind of worker Thompson is and it’s how he’s earned the respect of a player as decorated as LeBron.

“I’ve made layups. I’ve made pull-ups”.

“I’ve made layups, I’ve made pull-ups, obviously I’ve made step-back jumpers”, he said. “So, I might go to the skyhook next time”. We’re very short-handed. Our guys played hard. “Give it to No. 23”.

Brooklyn (3-13) had led for most of the game, but went on two three-minute scoring droughts during the fourth quarter to keep Cleveland (13-4) in it. It would have been just the second road win of the season for the Nets.

Brook Lopez (22 points) led the way for the Nets.

Toronto dominated down the stretch, and when Lowry scored on a fastbreak layup and drew a foul from Thompson, the three-point play gave the Raptors a 94-85 lead with 3:38 to play.

Walker had 18 points and Nicolas Batum added 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Charlotte.

It was Millsap’s fourth double-double in his last five games.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Jerryd Bayless both scored 17 points. Forward Richard Jefferson scored 13 points and Smith had 11. He’s now averaging 19.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per contest.

James’ sons, LeBron Jr. and Bryce, were at The Q to witness his shot.

Basically, Hollins said his team doesn’t have the star players to hang with really good teams.

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to five games with a 108-88 victory against the Atlanta Hawks.

Varejao will get his 20 minutes a game with Mosgov on the shelf for seven or so more games.

Love reported to camp significantly leaner and lighter this season.

This was probably the worst game of the season defensively for Kevin Love.

“I was watching the tape and I had to ask who that was because he looks like he’s in better shape”.

“We got a hell of a defender in DeMarre Carroll”, DeRozan said. Brooklyn’s only road win came at Houston on November 11.

Thunder 103, Pistons 87 – Oklahoma City cruised at home to its fourth straight win as Kevin Durant totaled 34 points and 13 rebounds. Cleveland is off to its best home start since opening 23-0 in 2008-09.