CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LeBron James tied one of Michael Jordan’s NBA records while helping the Cavaliers stay ahead of Philadelphia and Indiana for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
James came within two assists of a triple-double as he delivered 41 points and 10 rebounds in the Cavaliers’ 118-105 win over the Hornets in Charlotte. James has now scored at least 10 points in 866 consecutive games, tying the record held by the Hornets’ owner. The 33-year-old James began the streak on Jan. 6, 2007 and can break Jordan’s record Friday against the Pelicans.
Jeff Green had 18 points for the Cavs, who shot 71 percent while outscoring Charlotte 42-38 in the second quarter.
Kemba Walker scored 21 points to pass Dell Curry as the Hornets’ career scoring leader.
The outcome keeps the Cavaliers a half-game in front of the 76ers and moves them one game ahead of the Pacers.