The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers (47 - 18) dealt a crushing blow to the Los Angeles Clippers (42 - 23) on Sunday, winning 114 - 90. The Cavaliers focused on their range in Sunday's win, hitting 18 three - pointers for 49 percent from long - range. The mark matches Cleveland's season high in made three - pointers, and sharpshooters J.R. Smith and Channing Frye contributed five makes each. Star LeBron James was the game's true MVP, however, as he led the contest with 27 points while also pulling down six rebounds and dishing five assists. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving also chipped in 17 points. The Cavs have now won six of their last seven, and will hope to continue their hot play as the race for first place in the Eastern Conference remains tight. For the Clippers, shooting was an issue, as the team hit just 40 percent from the field. Superstar Chris Paul led the team's offensive effort, scoring 17 points while simultaneously dishing out 10 assists. Paul continued to take on the brunt of the offensive load for the Clippers, as his partner in crime Blake Griffin remains out with a broken hand. Guard J.J. Reddick also contributed 19 points on efficient 7 - for - 11 shooting. The Cavs will visit Utah on Monday, while the Clips will visit San Antonio on Tuesday.
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