SuperSonics Hold Off Cavaliers

Even the absence of Rashard Lewis isn’t slowing down the Seattle SuperSonics.

Ray Allen scored 27 points, and Vladimir Radmanovic had 23 points and 11 rebounds, leading the SuperSonics to a 105-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night at Seattle.

The SuperSonics won their second game in a row without Lewis, their second-leading scorer, sidelined by tendinitis in his left knee.

Allen said the play of Radmanovic -- one of Seattle’s primary reserves -- was the key to the SuperSonics’ win, their fourth in five games.

“Vlade has a focus about him that he knows he’s being counted on,” Allen said. “He knows he’s going to get shots. He’s a big weapon for us.”

Cleveland’s LeBron James, who had 35 points and 11 assists, agreed with Allen.

“They got a great contribution off the bench from Vladimir,” he said. “I’ve been watching what he’s been doing all year, and we knew he can shoot the ball real well. He’s a threat to any team that comes in here.”

So is Allen, who made a five-footer with 1:38 remaining, giving Seattle a 94-88 lead. He then equaled James’ three-point basket with one of his own with 1:12 left to put the Sonics up, 97-91.

“The fourth quarter is my time, I feel,” Allen said. “Whether I make a shot or not. I’m going to do something. I’m going to be heard or seen in the fourth quarter.”

Toronto 102, New Orleans 99 -- Chris Bosh had 24 points, 10 rebounds and two key blocked shots down the stretch in the Raptors’ victory at Toronto.

New Orleans point guard Baron Davis left late in the third quarter because of a bruised right ankle and did not return.

Lee Nailon scored a career-high 32 points for the Hornets but missed two shots and had two blocked by Bosh in the final three minutes.