Irving, Thompson lead Cavaliers to win over Bobcats

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CLEVELAND — Rookie Kyrie Irving scored 20 points and veteran Antawn Jamison had 19, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-101 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

Cleveland continued its strong 3-point shooting, making 10 of 21 from behind the arc. The Cavaliers made 16 of 26 attempts from 3-point range Sunday, falling one short of the team record in a 98-82 home win over New Jersey. Back-to-back 3s by Daniel Gibson gave the Cavaliers a 103-86 lead midway through the fourth quarter.

Rookie Tristan Thompson added 16 points for Cleveland, which moved over .500 for the first time since Nov. 9, 2010, when it was 4-3. The Cavaliers finished last season with a 19-67 record.

D.J. Augustin scored a season-high 26 points for the Bobcats, who have lost four straight since opening the season with a 96-95 home win over Milwaukee on Dec. 26.

Charlotte coach Paul Silas was whistled for a technical foul for arguing with an official in the fourth quarter with the Bobcats trailing 108-91.