Behind LeBron's 44 points, Cavs cruise past Hornets, 116 to 105

The Charlotte Hornets started their five consecutive road games Saturday in Cleveland in which they got blown out by the Cavaliers 116 to 105. Giving Cleveland there fourth straight victory and the sixth straight time the Cavs have beaten the Hornets at home. LeBron James recorded his 7,000 assist in the first half, becoming the first frontcourt player in NBA history to do so. The Cavs took control of the game early on, shooting 71% in the first quarter and building a 12-point lead. They would keep shooting around 70% for most of the first half and had a 15-point lead at half, 67 to 52. The Hornets would cut the lead down to three in the third quarter but LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly pushed the lead back up to double digits. And in the fourth quarter Lebron James scored 13 straight and total 17 in the quarter to lead the Cavaliers past the Hornets. Kemba Walker would get injured late in the game when he banged knees with James. But after the game he told reporters that he’s fine and should play in the next game. Also J.R. Smith first game back after missing two games due to a hyperextended knee who scored six points in 32 minutes of action.

            MVP for this game for the Hornets would be Marco Belinelli with 15 points on 6 of 11 shooting and 3 of 4 from the three-point line in 28 minute of action. He been reliable all year long off the bench, even stealing minutes in the fourth quarter from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who can struggle on offense sometimes. Ever since Hornets traded for him during the offseason I’ve completely agreed with the trade and he’s hasn’t proved me wrong yet. Other leading scorers for the Hornets are, Kemba Walker with 24 points and 5 assist, Cody Zeller with 17 points and 9 rebounds, Nicolas Batum with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nicolas Batum is one of five NBA players averaging at least 13 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists, other players on that list includes LeBron James, Russel Westbrook, and James Harden. He is also leading the Eastern Conference in fewest turnovers per game with 2.3. Cleveland leading scorers was LeBron James with a season high 44 points on 17 of 24 shooting and 5 of 10 from the three-point line, 9 rebounds and 10 assists, Kevin Love with 22 points and Tristan Thompson with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Charlotte Hornets (14-10) plays again Monday on the road against the Indiana Pacers.