James scores 25 to lift Cavs past Hawks 123-114

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- LeBron James had 25 points and tied a career-high with 17 assists while the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Tuesday.

The Cavaliers hit a season-high 20 3-pointers, including nine in the first quarter. Cleveland also won for the 15th time in 16 games against the Hawks.

Kyle Korver had 19 points, including six 3-pointers. Kevin Love, returning after missing a game with a hip injury, scored 17 points.

Atlanta now fell to 6-21, the worst record in the league. Taurean Prince scored 24 points. Kent Bazemore added 20.