In the absence of Kyrie Irving LeBron James did his part to make sure the ball was moving, as he dished 10 assists, to go along with a game - high 32 points on efficient 12 - of - 20 shooting, and five rebounds, in 40 minutes. Kevin Love turned in a solid double - double with 23 points and 16 rebounds, in 35 minutes. Three other players scored in double digits for the Cavs, including Channing Frye, who chipped in 14 points off the bench. Tristan Thompson added 12 points, while Kyle Korver added 11 points in 31 minutes off the bench. Meanwhile, Brandon Jennings led the way for the Knicks, with 23 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting, to go along with 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals, in 42 minutes. Carmelo Anthony shot 6 - of - 20 on his way to 17 points, while Kristaps Porzingis also struggled shooting, going 3 - of - 10 on his way to nine points.
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