MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, (Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers used a 29-0 first-half run to crush the Milwaukee Bucks 101-86 for their 12th win in 14 games on Sunday.
Delonte West had 14 of his season-best 21 points during the run as the Central Division leading Cavaliers turned a 17-10 deficit into a 39-17 advantage.
“We know how tough we are to beat when Delonte’s at a high level,” Cleveland’s LeBron James told reporters after sparking the win with 14 points and 10 assists. “It was good to see him play well.”
West was on fire in the second quarter, scoring the period’s first 14 points as the Cavaliers’ lead went from 21-17 to 35-17.
