LeBron James’ first triple-double of the season and a barrage of 3-pointers lifted the Cleveland Cavaliers past the division rival Chicago Bulls, 99-94, at The Q on Easter Sunday.
With the victory, Cleveland (50-27) has won the season series with Chicago (46-31) 3-1.
It took him until his 66th game of the season, but James finally produced a triple-double by way of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. He had a triple-double taken away from him after a Nov. 10 game against the New Orleans Pelicans when the league erased a rebound and an assist the next day.
After the league’s correction, James’ numbers stood at 32 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Sunday marked his first triple-double as a Cavalier since May 13, 2010.
The Cavaliers’ winning streak at home is 18. The 2008-09 Cavaliers hold the record for the most consecutive home wins with 23. Cleveland has three more home games remaining in the regular season.
Kyrie Irving led the Cavs with a game-high 27 points and he was 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. JR Smith had field day from downtown, converting on 8 of his 17 threes taken.
Every single shot he took was a three. He started off the game 6-of-8 from deep. The Cavaliers improved to 9-0 at home when Smith connects on three or more 3-pointers.
As a whole, Cleveland shot 16-for-37 from long distance. Their high for the most threes taken this season is 40.
Kevin Love returned after sitting out Thursday’s game with a sore back. He played 32 minutes and registered 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting while also grabbing four boards.
Mike Dunleavy had 24 points for the Bulls and Aaron Brooks chipped in 17 points, five rebounds and six assists.
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