LeBron James logged his first triple-double of the season with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Cavaliers turned back the Bulls, 99-94, in Cleveland. Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 27 points for the Cavs, who are four games clear of Chicago for the second seed in the East with five games to play. J.R. Smith scored 24 points on 17 shots, all of which were from three-point range, in the win. Mike Dunleavy netted 24 for Chicago, which has dropped two-of-three. Aaron Brooks added 17 points and six assists in defeat.
Derrick Rose also said prior to the game that he will probably return to the lineup this week. The Bulls are in Orlando on Wednesday against the Magic. The Pre-Game Show begins at 5:30pm on Newstalk 1060
