James' triple-double helps Heat pound Pistons

LeBron James had 17 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Miami Heat build a big lead, and then rested in the fourth quarter of a 110-78 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

It was James' first triple-double of the season and No. 37 for his career.

Udonis Haslem scored 12 of his 17 points in the first quarter, when James already had seven assists.

Greg Monroe and Will Bynum each had 12 points and Kyle Singler scored 11 for the Pistons, who honored their 1989 championship team at halftime.