Phoenix (USA), Jan 9 (EFE) .- Forward LeBron James scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and led the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-120 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
The Cavaliers (28-8) added two consecutive wins and eight in the last 10 games, allowing them to remain in the lead in the Central Division with nine games ahead of the runner-up Indiana Pacers.
The point guard Kyrie Irving had 27 points and the forward Kevin Love had a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Suns (12-26), who, after adding six losses in the last 10 games, are last in the Pacific Division, were led by point guard Eric Bledsoe, who added 31 points.
Guard Devin Booker had 28 and forward TJ Warren had 18 for the Phoenix team.
The Brazilian reserve guard Leandro Barbosa was without production in four minutes on the pitch and delivered an assist. EFE
James strengthens the lead to the Cavaliers
