LeBron James scores 36 points to lead the Cavaliers
Cleveland 108, at Philadelphia 101: LeBron James made two clutch three-point baskets in the fourth quarter and scored 36 points.
at Atlanta 110, Memphis 97: Joe Johnson scored 26 points in 29 minutes and the Hawks pulled away for their fifth straight win.
at Orlando 118, Toronto 99: Dwight Howard had 18 points, 14 rebounds and eight blocks, and the Magic, making 14 of 30 three-point tries, spoiled Hedo Turkoglu’s return to Orlando.
Utah 108, at New Jersey 92: Deron Williams (20 points, 14 assists) and Carlos Boozer (26 points, 10 rebounds) had double-doubles against the hapless Nets.
at New Orleans 95, Detroit 87: David West had a season-high 32 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Hornets overcome a 16-point deficit.
at Denver 111, Houston 101: Carmelo Anthony had 38 points, but Chauncey Billups strained a groin muscle.
at Sacramento 112, Washington 109: Tyreke Evans had 26 points to lead three Kings with 20 or more.
San Antonio 103, at Golden State 91: Tim Duncan had 27 points and 15 rebounds and Don Nelson returned to the Warriors’ bench after battling pneumonia.
at Indiana 101, Charlotte 98: Troy Murphy had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats dropped to 1-11 on the road.
Lakers 107, at Milwaukee 106 (OT)
Clippers 120, at Minnesota 95
-- associated press
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