The Cavaliers turned 60 and didn’t mind one bit.
LeBron James scored 24 points with 12 assists as the Cavaliers made more history with a 102-74 win over the Mavericks yesterday in Cleveland, extending their winning streak to a franchise record 12 straight.
The Cavs (60-13), who earlier this week surpassed the club mark for wins in a season, trailed 35-20 in the first quarter and 49-47 at halftime. But Cleveland outscored Dallas 30-11 in the third quarter and 55-25 in the second half to improve to a league-best 35-1 at home.
Cleveland is the 61st team to win 60 games in the regular season. The Cavs extended their lead for the best record to two games over the Lakers.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 for the Mavericks (43-30).
Hawks 86, Lakers 76
In Atlanta, Mike Bibby scored 21 points — including an improbable 3 off the top of the backboard — and the Hawks held Kobe Bryant to 17 points.
Raptors 134, Bulls 129 (OT)
In Toronto, Chris Bosh had 31 points and 15 rebounds and the Raptors beat the Bulls in overtime.
Celtics 103, Thunder 84
In Boston, Paul Pierce had 27 points for the Celtics. Kevin Garnett sat out for 15th time in 19 games to rest a strained right knee.
Pistons 101, 76ers 97
Tayshaun Prince scored 21 points and Allen Iverson returned from a back injury to help the host Pistons move within 1½ games of the 76ers for sixth place in the East.
Hornets 90, Spurs 86
Chris Paul scored 26 points, hitting three clutch free throws with 7.1 seconds left for the host Hornets.
Pacers 124, Wizards 115
Danny Granger scored 31 points for host Indiana. Caron Butler had 31 for Washington.
Kings, 126, Suns 118
Jason Thompson had 21 points for the host Kings in a victory over the Suns.