LeBron James leads Cavaliers to 58-41 halftime lead over Clippers

Chris Paul

Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

 

Chris Paul and J.J. Redick scored 11 points apiece, but the Cleveland Cavaliers took a 58-41 lead over the Clippers into the halftime break Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.

The Clippers led 14-4 early, but it was all Cavs (46-18) after that. LeBron James led Cleveland with 16 points and five rebounds and Kevin Love had 12 points and six rebounds.

The Clippers (42-22) shot 40.5 percent from the field, just 27.8 (5 of 18) from 3-point range.

The Cavs shot 47.8 percent overall, 35.3 (6 of 17) from beyond the arc.