LeBron-led Heat take 3-0 series lead over Bobcats

LeBron James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat easily defeated the Bobcats 98-85 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference first round. Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, who can close out the best-of-seven series Monday night.

James went 10 of 18 from the field and pushed his record to 18-0 against the Bobcats since joining the Heat in 2010. Miami has won 19 straight overall against Charlotte.

Al Jefferson finished with 20 points -- 15 in the first quarter -- for the Bobcats, who are still searching for the first postseason win in franchise history.