LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Jersey Nets, 94-86, yesterday in East Rutherford, N.J.
It was the Cavs’ seventh straight victory.
Mo Williams added 18 points for the Cavaliers, who have won 12-of-13. They have defeated some of the NBA’s top teams during their winning streak, but struggled against the league’s worst for much of this game, leading by only four with 4 minutes left.
Spurs 97, Wizards 86 - Tim Duncan scored 23 points and reserve Roger Mason Jr. added a season-high 20 to lead San Antonio to its fifth straight victory, this time against host Washington.
Tony Parker had 12 points for the Spurs, whose winning streak matches a season high.
Bulls 101, Magic 93 - Derrick Rose scored 30 points to lead five players in double figures and help Chicago to its season-high fourth straight win against visiting Orlando.
Hornets 99, Rockets 95 - Chris Paul had 28 points and nine assists and host New Orleans closed the game against Houston on a 13-2 run.
Bobcats 107, Heat 97 - Stephen Jackson scored 13 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, D.J. Augustin added all 13 of his in the final 11 minutes and Charlotte won a road game for just the second time this season in Miami.
Jackson shot 11-of-20 from the floor and added eight rebounds for Charlotte, which erased an early 19-point deficit and improved to 2-14 away from home.
Pacers 122, Timberwolves 111 - At Indianapolis, Roy Hibbert and Luther Head each scored 21 points to help Indiana snap an eight-game losing streak against visiting Minnesota.
Bucks 103, Thunder 97 - Michael Redd scored six of his 27 points in overtime to help host Milwaukee snap a four-game losing streak with a victory over Oklahoma City.
The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Oklahoma City.
Nuggets 105, Jazz 95 - Ty Lawson had 23 points and nine assists and Denver ended a three-game losing streak despite playing without injured stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, beating Utah in Salt Lake City.
Grizzlies 128, Suns 103 - O.J. Mayo had 25 points, reserve Sam Young added a career-high 22 and Memphis scored its most lopsided victory of the season, beating the host Phoenix.
Mavericks 99, Kings 91 - Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points to lead visiting Dallas to a win over struggling Sacramento.
Jose Barea scored 17 points for Dallas, which has won three-of-four.
Trail Blazers 105, Warriors 89 - Brandon Roy pumped in 37 points for host Portland against Golden State.
Monta Ellis had a team-best 30 points for the Warriors.
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