LeBron James led the way for the Cavs as he went off for a season - high 44 points. James shot 17 - of - 24 from the field and 5 - of - 10 from long range on the way to the 73rd 40 - point game of his career. He also added 10 assists, nine rebounds, three steals and one block, in 42 minutes of action. Kevin Love added 22 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting, along with six rebounds and three steals. Tristan Thompson notched a solid double - double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, in 28 minutes. Thompson went 5 - of - 5 from the field, while the Cavs as a team shot 58 percent from the field. Kemba Walker led the way for the Hornets, with 24 points before exiting the game early with a left knee contusion. Cody Zeller added 17 points on 7 - of - 8 shooting, along with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 23 minutes.
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