LeBron makes Love a winner in return to Minnesota, 106-90
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - LeBron James scored 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to win a stirring duel with rookie Andrew Wiggins, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 106-90 victory over the Timberwolves in Kevin Love's first game back in Minnesota since he was traded.
James kicked things into gear in the final nine minutes. He scored 13 straight points for the Cavs, who have won 10 straight.
Wiggins had 33 points and four steals for the Timberwolves (8-39), who gave Love and the Cavaliers all they could handle in front of a standing-room-only crowd.
Love was booed heavily and finished with 14 points on 6-for-14 shooting and 17 rebounds.
Minnesota Timberwolvesâ Andrew Wiggins, left, drives around Cleveland Cavaliersâs LeBron James in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Cleveland Cavaliersâs LeBron James lays up a shot in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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