Oklahoma City: LeBron James scored 37 points, and the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers got a much different result this time against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 120-112 victory on Tuesday night.
It was Cleveland’s second straight win since adding George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr in trades, and their fourth straight victory overall.
JR Smith added 18 points for the Cavaliers, who lost to the Thunder 148-124 on January 20 with a very different roster.
Paul George scored 25 points and Carmelo Anthony 24 for the Thunder.
Steven Adams added 22 points and 17 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook scored 21 points. Westbrook and Anthony had missed the past two games with sprained ankles.
James Harden had 34 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Houston beat Minnesota for ninth straight victory.
Ryan Anderson scored 21 points off the bench as the Rockets (43-13) snapped Minnesota’s 13-game home winning streak and pulled within a half-game of the Golden State Warriors for the best record in the NBA.
