LeBron gets triple-double as Lakers earn 6th straight win
CHICAGO — LeBron James had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third consecutive triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 118-112 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Los Angeles trailed by 19 before shutting down Chicago in the fourth quarter during the finale of a three-game trip. While
James turned in another brilliant performance, he was on the bench for most of a 16-0 run to begin the final period.
Kyle Kuzma, Quinn Cook and Dwight Howard sparked the Lakers’ comeback. Kuzma scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth, and Howard had a key block on Coby White during the big spurt. Cook made a 3-pointer to give
Los Angeles a 94-93 lead with 8:53 remaining.
Cook finished with 17 points, and Anthony Davis had 15 points and seven rebounds. It was Davis’ first game in his native Chicago since he was acquired in a trade with New Orleans.
Chicago lost for the fifth time in six games. Zach LaVine scored 26 points, and White and Otto Porter
Jr. each finished with 18.
CELTICS 119, CAVALIERS 113
Gordon Hayward tied a career high with 39 points, making all 16 of his 2-point attempts, and Boston won its fifth straight game by holding off host Cleveland.
HORNETS 122, PACERS 120
Devonte Graham scored a career-high 35 points, Bismack Biyombo provided a huge spark off the bench late, and Charlotte battled back from a 14point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat visiting Indiana.
HAWKS 108, SPURS 100
Trae Young scored 28 of his 29 points in the second half, and host Atlanta moved past the suspension of John Collins to beat San Antonio and snap a threegame losing streak.
THUNDER 102, MAGIC 94
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points to lift Oklahoma City to a win over visiting Orlando.
NUGGETS 109, HEAT 89
Jamal Murray scored 21 points, and host Denver pulled away in the second half to beat Miami.