Daniel Gibson’s 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining gave the Cavaliers a 100-99 victory over Oklahoma City last night in Cleveland, the Thunder’s second loss in two nights in the final seconds.
LeBron James had 37 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, and Shaquille O’Neal added a season-high 22 points to help the Cavaliers win their fourth straight.
Kevin Durant had 34 points, and Russell Westbrook added 23 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder lost to Memphis on Friday night when Rudy Gay hit a 20-foot jumper with 1.3 seconds remaining.
Gibson’s 3 gave Cleveland a 98-96 lead. Durant had a chance to tie, but his shot with 0.9 seconds left was blocked by James.
Heat 115, Kings 84 - Dwyane Wade had 27 points and eight assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, Michael Beasley added 21 points and 13 rebounds and a bizarre week of blowouts continued for Miami, which beat visiting Sacramento.
The Heat beat Indiana by 30 on Tuesday night, lost to Charlotte by 39 on Wednesday night and won in Washington by 24 on Friday night. Only one of Miami’s last nine games has been decided by less than 10.
Nuggets 116, Hornets 110 - Carmelo Anthony scored four of his 30 points in overtime and added 11 rebounds and host Denver beat New Orleans for its season-high sixth straight victory.
Chris Paul had 26 points, seven in overtime, and 10 assists for the Hornets.
Magic 106, Bobcats 95 - Jameer Nelson scored six of his 21 points in overtime and visiting Orlando recovered after blowing a big lead against Charlotte.
Vince Carter also had 21 points to help the Magic end the Bobcats’ home winning streak at nine.
76ers 107, Pacers 97 - In Indianapolis, Elton Brand scored 23 points, and Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds as Philadelphia beat Indiana for its second straight win.
Bulls 104, Rockets 97 - Brad Miller scored 25 points in place of the injured Joakim Noah, and Taj Gibson added 16 points and 14 rebounds to help Chicago beat host Houston.
Bucks 127, Timberwolves 94 - Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, and rookie Brandon Jennings had 18 points and a career-high 13 assists, leading Milwaukee over Minnesota.
Jazz 116, Nets 83 - Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Utah beat bumbling New Jersey in Salt Lake City, keeping the Nets winless against the Western Conference.
Suns 112, Warriors 103 - Goran Dragic scored 18 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter and host Phoenix defeated Golden State.
Trail Blazers 97, Pistons 93 - Martell Webster scored a career-high 28 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 for shorthanded Portland, which beat Detroit in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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