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NBA: Golden State 119, Cleveland 102

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Cliff Robinson hit a career-high seven three-pointers and scored 35 points Thursday night as Golden State downed the Cleveland Cavaliers, 119-102.

The 14-year veteran made 7-of-8 three-pointers, tying the franchise record shared by Chris Mullin and Tim Hardaway. His previous high of six came six nights ago in a 113-110 overtime victory over Seattle.

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Jason Richardson added 25 points and Erick Dampier had 18 and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who won for just the second time in 11 games.

Rookie LeBron James paced the Cavaliers with 29 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent them from losing their third straight road game against Golden State. Eric Williams contributed 21 points and Darius Miles had 18.

James made two free throws with 5:37 left to cut Cleveland's deficit to 98-91, but Golden State went on a 17-5 run over the next three minutes to build its largest lead, 115-96. Robinson scored nine points, all on three-pointers, during the spurt.

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