NBA: Cleveland 102, Memphis 87

MEMPHIS, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- LeBron James recorded the 22nd triple-double of his career Tuesday and Cleveland pulled away in the third quarter to defeat Memphis 102-87.

James compiled 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, boosting the Cavaliers to their third straight win. Delonte West pitched in 19 points and Mo Williams had 16.

Memphis, losers of four in a row and eight out of nine, got 25 points from Kyle Lowry.

After Memphis closed within six points in the third period, Cleveland went on a 12-2 run that was finished off by a steal and slam dunk from James.

The Cavaliers made 12-of-21 from three-point range.