LeBron James and the Cavaliers defeated Dwyane Wade and the Heat on Thursday night.

- Cleveland 111, Miami 104

Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +3.9, Heat -3.9

In a game ripe with subplots, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers (6-3) defeated Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat (6-2). James starred with 34 points and seven assists, Mo Williams posted 25 points and four rebounds and Shaquille O?Neal added 14 points and five boards in the win. The two teams attempted 77 free throws and Cleveland went 9-for-19 from three-point land. Wade had 36 points and five assists, Michael Beasley tallied 24 points and six rebounds and Jermaine O?Neal contributed 15 points and nine boards.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 22.5

Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 17.9

Michael Beasley, Miami ? 15.8

J.J. Hickson, Cleveland ? 12.0

- L.A. Lakers 121, Phoenix 102

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +52.6, Suns -52.6

The Los Angeles Lakers (7-1) stopped the surging Phoenix Suns (8-2) at the STAPLES Center. Kobe Bryant led with 29 points, Andrew Bynum tallied 26 points and 15 rebounds and Lamar Odom put up eight points, 12 boards and seven assists in the victory. Los Angeles hit 57% of their shots and held Phoenix to 36% shooting on the night. Steve Nash had 13 points and five assists, Louis Amundson posted 10 points and nine rebounds and Jared Dudley totaled 14 points and six boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles ? 23.9

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles ? 20.3

Josh Powell, Los Angeles ? 13.9

Louis Amundson, Phoenix ? 11.1

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