Allen’s 25 points helps Celtics beat Cavs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — LeBron James only needed two preseason games to get back into a groove.
The Cleveland star scored 12 points in the first quarter, finishing with 15 in 13 1/2 minutes on Friday night to help the Cavaliers open an early lead before the Boston reserves took over and led the NBA champions to a 96-94 victory.
‘‘It was good. I got out there and got a good rhythm,’’ said James, who played just eight minutes and failed to make a basket in Cleveland’s first preseason game. ‘‘We got into a good rhythm, and we played well.’’
Tony Allen scored 25 points, and Leon Powe hit two free throws with 13.6 seconds left to put Boston ahead just as Jed Lowrie’s sacrifice fly gave the Red Sox a 1-0 lead in the AL playoffs against Tampa Bay.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers checked on the baseball score with reporters sitting courtside.
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