LOS ANGELES: LeBron James scored 22 points for the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers in a 110-99 win over the new-look Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

James also had 11 assists and eight rebounds, coming within two boards of his first triple-double of the season as he helped lead the Cavaliers (7-2) to their sixth straight victory.

It was Denver's first defeat since acquiring point guard Chauncey Billups in a trade with the Detroit Pistons last week and left them at 4-4..