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SCOREBOARD

Wednesday, Nov. 17

Minnesota at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST). The Timberwolves, who had the Western Conference's best regular-season record last season, meet the defending NBA champions.

STARS

Monday

— LeBron James, Cavaliers, had 33 points and 12 rebounds as Cleveland moved over .500 for the first time in over three years with its fourth straight win, 99-88 over Golden State.

STATS

Cleveland has won 10 of 11 at home against Golden State following Monday night's 99-88 victory. The Warriors have lost seven of their first eight this season.

SLUMPING

New Jersey shot 31 percent (23-for-75) and lost its third straight game Monday night, 80-69 to Houston.

OFF NIGHT

Houston center Yao Ming had six points, two rebounds, three turnovers, five fouls and no blocks in an 80-69 victory over New Jersey on Monday night.

SPEAKING

"He's making them all. If he does that he's going to be dangerous. He's dangerous already, but if he makes those — look out." — Golden State's Jason Richardson on the outside shooting of Cleveland's LeBron James. The Cavaliers beat the Warriors 99-88 Monday night.