TORONTO
DeMar DeRozan had 42 points, and the Toronto Raptors snapped an 11- game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls by rallying for a wild 122-120 overtime win on Tuesday night.
DeRozan shot 17 of 38 from the floor and also collected eight assists. Cory Joseph had 19 points for the Raptors, and Serge Ibaka scored 16 before he was ejected for his role in a memorable fight with Robin Lopez during the third quarter.
Heat 112, Suns 97
MIAMI (AP) — Hassan Whiteside had 23 points and 14 rebounds before leaving late with a cut on his right hand, and the Heat cruised to the win.
Tyler Johnson scored 17 for Miami (35-36), which had seven players in double figures. Goran Dragic scored 16, Josh Richardson had 14 and Willie Reed added 12.
Warriors 112, Mavericks 97
DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson had 23 points with five 3-pointers and Golden State earned its 28th road win this season, beating Dallas in a matchup of the Curry brothers.
Spurs 100, Timberwolves 93
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, helping San Antonio to the road win.
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points for the Spurs, who remained 2 1/2 games behind Golden State for the top seed in the Western Conference. San Antonio scored 35 points off of 23 turnovers by Minnesota and held off a fourth-quarter rally from the Wolves.
Nets 98, Pistons 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Brook Lopez made a jumper as time expired to give Brooklyn the win.
Bucks 93, T-Blazers 90
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 26 points, and Milwaukee held off Portland for the victory.
Pelicans 95, Grizzlies 82
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins enjoyed his most prolific performance yet with New Orleans, finishing with 41 points and 17 rebounds.
Clippers 133, Lakers 109
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clippers star Chris Paul scored 27 points before watching the end of a blowout with his young son on the bench.
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