CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The new-look, fully loaded Cavs aren't there yet.
But a better showing Friday was enough to beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-105 and achieve a couple near-term goals along the way.
LeBron James notched his 19th game of 30 or more points this season with 32, and contributed 11 assists and nine rebounds in 40 minutes. He tied a career high with his 36th double-double this season, and shaking off a bugaboo of his this season drained 14-of-16 from the foul line.
Kyrie Irving added 26 points and seven assists, though he didn't score in the final quarter.