LeBron victorious over Charlotte for 23rd straight time

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - LeBron James had 25 points and 13 rebounds, extending his personal run of dominance against the Charlotte Hornets by leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 95-90 victory Friday night.

James' teams have won 23 straight games against the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats.

Kevin Love had a double-double at halftime and finished with 18 points and 16 rebounds as the Cavaliers snapped Charlotte's seven-game home winning streak and improved to 4-4 on the road.

Richard Jefferson added 13 points and Tristan Thompson pulled down 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Kemba Walker had 18 points and Nicolas Batum added 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Charlotte, which fell to 4-1 on its seven-game homestand.

The last time James lost to a Charlotte team was Feb. 19, 2010, during his first stint with the Cavaliers.