The Cleveland Cavaliers were down by as many as 15 points, but behind a big second-half push, they defeated the Toronto Raptors 132-129.
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LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to record 35 points, 17 assists and zero turnovers. James scored or assisted on 80 of the Cavaliers 132 on Thursday (AEDT). It's the second time in his career he cracked the 80-point mark in that category.
Kevin Love helped sealed the game with a big three-pointer from the corner to put Cleveland up by four points. He finished with a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds.
J.R. Smith added 10 points off the bench hitting some timely threes in the third quarter which helped spark the Cavs comeback.
Cleveland shot a blazing 60% from the field and 62% from long range.
LeBron James is the third player in past 10 seasons to record 17 (or more) assists without a turnover in a game.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 22, 2018
Chris Paul did it twice during the 2016-17 season.
Rajon Rondo did it twice (once in 2010, once in 2014). pic.twitter.com/vGJQg1QdXl
Kyle Lowry led the way for the Raptors with a team-high 24 points, seven assists. DeMar DeRozan returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday's game with a left thigh contusion. He finished with 21 points in the loss.
The two teams will see each other one more time this season on April 4th in Cleveland. Tip-off set for 9:00 a.m. AEDT.
