James, Cavs push winning streak to 11
LeBron James had 34 points Saturday as the Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies 116-111 for their 11th straight win.
James, who also had 12 assists, has shot 50 percent or better for 10 straight games. The Cavs have scored at least 100 points in each game during their streak.
Tyreke Evans had 31 points for the Grizzlies, who have lost 11 in a row, including three since coach David Fizdale was fired.
Kyrie Irving hit a 3-pointer and a layup in the closing two minutes, finishing with 19 points and helping the Celtics defeat the Suns 116-111. The Celtics are an NBA-best 20-4. ... Joel Embiid had 25 points and 10 rebounds to guide the 76ers past the Pistons 108-103. ... The Mavericks’ 108-82 victory over the Clippers made coach Rick Carlisle the 18th coach in NBA history with 700 wins. ... Clippers G Austin Rivers was fined $25,000 for a verbal outburst toward a fan during Friday’s loss to the Jazz. Rivers said he was coming to the defense of teammate DeAndre Jordan, who was being heckled. AP