WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- LeBron James scored 19 in his return from an one-game absence as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 101-90 on Friday night.

James returned from a sprained right wrist. Love led Cleveland with 23 points and Irving added 21 for Heat's ninth straight win.

DeMarcus Cousins, who was named an All-Star replacement for Kobe Bryant, scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds. Rudy Gay added 20 points for the Kings, which has lost its eighth straight.