Cavaliers’ losing streak ends at three games

at Cleveland 105, New Orleans 95: LeBron James had 20 points and 12 assists, and Antawn Jamison scored 18 points in his first start for the Cavaliers, who ended a three-game skid. Hornets rookies Marcus Thornton and Darren Collison combined for 59 points, 37 by Thornton, who had a franchise-record 23 in the second quarter.

at Boston 110, New York 106: Rajon Rondo had 15 points and 16 assists as the Celtics won without Paul Pierce, who had flu symptoms. Nate Robinson, facing his former team for the first time, had four points for Boston. The Knicks have lost eight straight.

Minnesota 91, at Miami 88: Kevin Love had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who took advantage of injured Dwyane Wade’s absence to win for only the fifth time in 29 road games.

Portland 102, at New Jersey 93: Brandon Roy scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter for the Trail Blazers. The Nets are 5-52.

Philadelphia 110, at Golden States 102: Lou Williams scored 26 points, including a clinching three-pointer with 14.5 seconds left.

Detroit 101, at Sacramento 89: Richard Hamilton had 30 points for the Pistons. The Kings have lost five in a row.

Lakers 99, at Memphis 98

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