NBA: James on song as Cleveland crush Brooklyn
Last Updated: 09/12/14 8:31am
LeBron James was the star of the show as Cleveland Cavaliers eased past Brooklyn Nets 110-88.
James netted 18 points and provided seven assists as the Cavaliers improved to a 10-3 win-loss record against Eastern Conference opponents.
Reserve guard Dion Waiters scored a season-high 26 points as the Cavaliers stretched their winning streak to seven games.
Forward Kevin Love added 19 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth straight double-double and 10th overall.
Elsewhere, Golden State's Stephen Curry overcame a rare off night from long range to post 21 points and seven assists as his team downed Minnesota Timberwolves 102-86 to claim a 13th consecutive win.
In Indianapolis, Al Horford scored 25 points and Jeff Teague added 21 as the Atlanta Hawks comfortably beat the Pacers 108-92.
Kyle Korver added 13 for Atlanta who have won eight of their last nine games and seven on the bounce.
CJ Miles and Rodney Stuckey each scored 15 points for Indiana while Luis Scola came off the bench to add 12.
Toronto Raptors beat Denver Nuggets 112-107 in overtime after Kyle Lowry pocketed 13 points and 13 assists, as Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Clippers were 121-120 overtime winners over the Phoenix Suns.