LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping second time is the charm as they again play against the San Antonio Spurs today, Saturday, but this time in their home court at the Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavs visited the Spurs last Jan. 14 at the AT&T Center for the teams' first meeting this 2015–16 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season.
Unfortunately for James and company, they became victims of the Spurs who have yet to be beaten at their home floor this season with a 25–0 record.
Now, the Cavaliers will have the chance to avenge that loss and extend their winning streak to four games.
Cleveland is the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 33–12 record. The team captured its third consecutive win last Friday, topping the Detroit Pistons, 114–106.
Former All-Star forward Kevin Love emerged for the Cavs with 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Following Love was point guard Kyrie Irving who tallied 28 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal. James also had a splendid performance listing 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and one steal.
Meanwhile, the Spurs are heading to the game coming off a bounce back win captured against the Houston Rockets last Wednesday.
The Spurs defeated the Rockets 130–99 after losing to the Golden State Warriors 120–90 last Monday.
All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge shone for San Antonio versus the Rockets with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in 30 minutes played.
Forward Kawhi Leonard and guard Danny Green also scored well for the Spurs having 18 points each.
The Spurs played without veteran big man Tim Duncan who is nursing a sore right knee, and is uncertain against Cleveland today.
San Antonio is the second best team in the league and the Western Conference with a 39–7 record, just three games behind the Warriors.
The game between the Cavs and Spurs will take place today, Jan. 30, at 8:30 p.m. EST. To watch via live stream, click here.
