NBA: Cavs bury Hornets early, cruise to 40-pt win

The Cleveland Cavaliers enjoyed their biggest halftime lead in franchise history, 75-40, and rolled easily to a victory against the Charlotte Hornets, 129-89.

LeBron James had 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds in a season-low 27 minutes. J.R. Smith scored 21 points -- all on 3-pointers -- as the Cavs set a season high in scoring, won their most lopsided game of the season and won their fifth straight. - Reuters