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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- LeBron James had 25 points and tied a career-high with 17 assists while the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Tuesday.
The Cavaliers hit a season-high 20 3-pointers, including nine in the first quarter. Cleveland also won for the 15th time in 16 games against the Hawks.
Kyle Korver had 19 points, including six 3-pointers. Kevin Love, returning after missing a game with a hip injury, scored 17 points.
Atlanta now fell to 6-21, the worst record in the league. Taurean Prince scored 24 points. Kent Bazemore added 20.
