Defending champions Cleveland Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 76ers 102-101 in their closest encounter yet to keep their unbeaten record alive this season. The streak currently stands at 6-0, but it came under threat from the winless 76ers on Saturday night.
LeBron James and Kevin Love continued their amazing run in the championship hitting 25 and 20 points respectively. It was a nervy fourth quarter as the Sixers started on a 16-9 run and turned an 18-point deficit into a five-point lead, 96-91. But, "King" James stepped up to make the difference on the night for the champions.
Chicago sent packing by Indiana
Indiana Pacers outclassed Chicago Bulls 111-94 as they finally found their feet on the wooden court. The Pacers extended the lead to 26 in the second half as they upped the ante. The Pacers scored 62 points in a half for the second time this season and topped the 100-point mark for the fifth time in six games.
Results:
Oklahoma City Thunder 112 beat Minnesots Timberwolves 92
Detroit Pistons 103 beat Denver Nuggets 86
Indiana Pacers 111 beat Chicago Bulls 94
Orlando Magic 88 beat Washington Wizards 86
Philadelphia 76ers 101 lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 102
Atlanata Hawks 112 beat Houston Rockets 97
Milwaukee Bucks 117 beat Sacramenton Kings 91
San Antonio Spurs 92 lost to LA Clippers 116