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Bryant leads Lakers to fifth straight win, beat Jazz 113-100
January 3, 2009, Saturday
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THE Los Angeles Lakers made it five straight NBA wins with a 113-100 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, with Kobe Bryant scoring 40 points.
It was a 17th win from 18 home games for the Lakers, who remain 1-1/2 games behind Boston for bragging rights over the league's best record.
Pau Gasol added 21 points, giving him 10,001 for his career.
Magic 86, Heat 76
In Orlando, Florida, Orlando extended its recent domination of the all-Florida rivalry, recording a 10th straight win over Miami.
Rashard Lewis scored 17 points to lead the way for the Magic, who moved 4-1/2 games clear atop the Southeast Division.
Cavaliers 117, Bulls 92
In Cleveland, Anderson Varejao scored a career-high 26 points for Cleveland in the win over Chicago.
LeBron James had 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season and the 18th of his career.
Cleveland is 17-0 at home this season.
Hornets 92, Trail Blazers 77
In Portland, Oregon, New Orleans won its fourth straight by sinking Portland.
David West had 25 points to top the Hornets' scoring.
Nets 93, Hawks 91, OT
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Vince Carter hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to complete New Jersey's comeback against Atlanta.
The Nets had trailed by 20 points at halftime but recovered to end Atlanta's winning streak at six games.
Celtics 108, Wizards 103
In Boston, Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting as Boston struggled past Washington.
The result was a tonic for the Celtics after a rough road trip in which they won just one of four games after the best 29-game start in NBA history. This win improved them to 18-1 at home.
Pierce made his first nine shots and all five 3-point attempts before missing his final shot, a 3-pointer.
Raptors 94, Rockets 73
In Toronto, the home side bounced back from three straight losses to shut down Houston.
Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points for the Raptors, who had also lost four straight at home.
It was the Rockets' lowest points total of the season.
Mavericks 96, 76ers 86
In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead Dallas over Philadelphia.
Jason Terry added 21 in Dallas' sixth victory in its past seven games.
Spurs 91, Grizzlies 80
In Memphis, Tennessee, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 10 rebounds to spark San Antonio's win over Memphis.
Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs.
Pistons 98, Kings 92
In Auburn Hills, Michigan, Detroit notched its sixth successive win by downing Sacramento.
Rodney Stuckey scored 13 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to steer the Pistons home.
Suns 106, Clippers 98
In Phoenix, Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points to help Phoenix inflict Los Angeles' sixth straight defeat.
The Suns have won three in succession.
Bucks 103, Bobcats 75
In Milwaukee, the home team continued its sudden renaissance, thrashing Charlotte to notch a fifth consecutive victory.
Michael Redd scored 31 points and Charlie Villanueva had 27 for the Bucks.
Nuggets 122, Thunder 120
In Oklahoma City, Carmelo Anthony's 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left gave Denver a thrilling win over Oklahoma City.
The game-winner came after Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to put the Thunder ahead.
Anthony's basket capped a 31-point performance.
Pacers 105, Knicks 103
In New York, Jarrett Jack made a jumper with 0.9 seconds left to give Indiana a narrow win over New York.
Jack scored a season-high 29 points, and Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak.
Timberwolves 115, Warriors 108
In Minneapolis, Al Jefferson had 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead Minnesota over Golden State.
Ryan Gomes scored 13 of his 21 points in the third quarter and added 10 rebounds for the Wolves.
It was a 17th win from 18 home games for the Lakers, who remain 1-1/2 games behind Boston for bragging rights over the league's best record.
Pau Gasol added 21 points, giving him 10,001 for his career.
Magic 86, Heat 76
In Orlando, Florida, Orlando extended its recent domination of the all-Florida rivalry, recording a 10th straight win over Miami.
Rashard Lewis scored 17 points to lead the way for the Magic, who moved 4-1/2 games clear atop the Southeast Division.
Cavaliers 117, Bulls 92
In Cleveland, Anderson Varejao scored a career-high 26 points for Cleveland in the win over Chicago.
LeBron James had 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season and the 18th of his career.
Cleveland is 17-0 at home this season.
Hornets 92, Trail Blazers 77
In Portland, Oregon, New Orleans won its fourth straight by sinking Portland.
David West had 25 points to top the Hornets' scoring.
Nets 93, Hawks 91, OT
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Vince Carter hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to complete New Jersey's comeback against Atlanta.
The Nets had trailed by 20 points at halftime but recovered to end Atlanta's winning streak at six games.
Celtics 108, Wizards 103
In Boston, Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting as Boston struggled past Washington.
The result was a tonic for the Celtics after a rough road trip in which they won just one of four games after the best 29-game start in NBA history. This win improved them to 18-1 at home.
Pierce made his first nine shots and all five 3-point attempts before missing his final shot, a 3-pointer.
Raptors 94, Rockets 73
In Toronto, the home side bounced back from three straight losses to shut down Houston.
Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points for the Raptors, who had also lost four straight at home.
It was the Rockets' lowest points total of the season.
Mavericks 96, 76ers 86
In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead Dallas over Philadelphia.
Jason Terry added 21 in Dallas' sixth victory in its past seven games.
Spurs 91, Grizzlies 80
In Memphis, Tennessee, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 10 rebounds to spark San Antonio's win over Memphis.
Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs.
Pistons 98, Kings 92
In Auburn Hills, Michigan, Detroit notched its sixth successive win by downing Sacramento.
Rodney Stuckey scored 13 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to steer the Pistons home.
Suns 106, Clippers 98
In Phoenix, Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points to help Phoenix inflict Los Angeles' sixth straight defeat.
The Suns have won three in succession.
Bucks 103, Bobcats 75
In Milwaukee, the home team continued its sudden renaissance, thrashing Charlotte to notch a fifth consecutive victory.
Michael Redd scored 31 points and Charlie Villanueva had 27 for the Bucks.
Nuggets 122, Thunder 120
In Oklahoma City, Carmelo Anthony's 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left gave Denver a thrilling win over Oklahoma City.
The game-winner came after Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to put the Thunder ahead.
Anthony's basket capped a 31-point performance.
Pacers 105, Knicks 103
In New York, Jarrett Jack made a jumper with 0.9 seconds left to give Indiana a narrow win over New York.
Jack scored a season-high 29 points, and Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak.
Timberwolves 115, Warriors 108
In Minneapolis, Al Jefferson had 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead Minnesota over Golden State.
Ryan Gomes scored 13 of his 21 points in the third quarter and added 10 rebounds for the Wolves.
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