James Guides Cavaliers Past Timberwolves

LeBron James had 30 points and 13 assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

James was a game-time decision after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday night's loss to Boston. The NBA's leading scorer had to leave that game after injuring the ankle late in the second quarter, but he returned for the second half.

James showed no effects from the injury against the Timberwolves. He fell two rebounds short of his seventh triple-double of the season.

Cleveland led for most of the second half, but Minnesota cut the lead to 79-75 with 4:37 left in the game. The Cavaliers regrouped after a …