Cavaliers' Ty Jerome: Steps up with 20 points in return

Jerome (knee) contributed 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 120-113 loss to the Kings.

Jerome returned from a five-game absence due to left knee tendinitis and stepped up off the bench to lead the Cavaliers in scoring. The 27-year-old combo guard hit the 20-point mark for the 12th time this season Sunday, and he's now averaging 18.3 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 20.7 minutes over his past four appearances.