Cavaliers Set Record as They Knock Off Blazers

LeBron James recorded his 24th career triple double and 7th of the season as he led the charge over the Portland Trailblazers Thursday night 97-92. James finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Though still Cleveland needed five extra minutes to seal the deal, as the game went to overtime. Cleveland tied the NBA's record for fewest turnovers in a game with 2. They would have had the record but Mo Williams threw an ill-advised pass in the last seconds and it bounced out of bounds. "That's good basketball. We did a good job protecting the ball," James said. "It's all about the team." The Cavaliers have won seven straight overall, eight straight home games and improved to 31-1 at home this season. The Cavaliers have a 4 1/2-game lead over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They also hold a 1 game advantage over the Western Conference leading L.A. Lakers.