Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez (42) attempts a shot in front of Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez (42) attempts a shot in front of Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Credit: John Raoux

Washington — Just in case there were any questions about Eastern Conference supremacy, LeBron James poured in 57 points — the second-highest total of his career and an NBA-best this season — to help the Cleveland Cavaliers end a four-game losing skid by beating the Washington Wizards, 130-122, on Friday night.

James hadn’t scored this much since getting a career-high 61 for the Miami Heat on March 3, 2014, against the Charlotte Hornets.

And the four-time league MVP did it efficiently Friday, making 23 of 34 field-goal tries and all nine free throws, while adding 11 rebounds and seven assists. James did it with style, too. He hurdled over a seated Bradley Beal while dribbling, swatted a shot by John Wall off the backboard, and looked for a camera to wag both index fingers in the midst of a three-point play.

James didn’t need much help, but teammates Derrick Rose (20 points) and Jae Crowder (17) each managed to top their season highs before the third quarter was done.

Sixers 121, Pacers 110

Philadelphia — J.J. Redick scored 31 points and hit three decisive 3-pointers late, Ben Simmons had a triple-double and the 76ers moved above .500 for the first time in nearly four years.

Redick was 8 of 12 from 3-point range, including the go-ahead shot with 2:06 left, another 3 to barely beat the shot clock with 1:08 remaining and a third from the left corner to make it 119-110 with 46 seconds left.

Simmons had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple-double in a rookie season delayed a year because of injury.

Bulls 105, Magic 83

Orlando, Fla. — Justin Holiday scored 19 points, Robin Lopez had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Chicago beat Orlando.

Chicago had seven players score in double figures in its first road win of the season.

David Nwaba had 16 points, and rookie Lauri Markkanen made three 3-pointers on his way to 13 points.

Pistons 105, Bucks 96

Detroit — Andre Drummond scored 14 of his 24 points in the third quarter — thanks mostly to an uncharacteristically sharp performance from the free throw line — and Detroit beat Milwaukee.

Drummond, who has shot under 40 percent from the line in his career, went 10 of 12 in the third, drawing a roar of approval from fans. He went 14 for 16 on the night, the most he’s ever made in his career, and is shooting 78 percent from the line this season.

Rockets 119, Hawks 104

Atlanta — James Harden scored 21 of his 29 points in Houston’s high-scoring first half, and the Rockets handed the Hawks their eighth straight loss.

Eric Gordon and Luc Mbah a Moute each scored 20 points for Houston, which improved to 6-1 on the road. The Southwest Division-leading Rockets (7-3) closed a stretch where they played five of six games away from Houston.

Knicks 120, Suns 107

New York — Kristaps Porzingis scored 37 points and New York beat Phoenix, giving coach Jeff Hornacek his first victory over his former team.

Porzingis fell just shy of the career-best 38 points he scored Monday against Denver, getting his final points with a highlight-reel, end-to-end possession with just under 5 minutes remaining. He raced back in transition for an emphatic block on rookie Josh Jackson, then got the ball back in transition for a powerful dunk while being fouled to trigger loud “MVP! MVP!” chants.