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Bryant jumper sinks Celtics, 90-89

BOSTON — Kobe Bryant sank a go-ahead fallaway jumper with 7.3 seconds left to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 90-89 victory over Boston on Sunday and send the struggling Celtics to their sixth loss in eight games.

The Celtics, who led by 11 points in the fourth quarter, nursed a one-point lead until Paul Pierce was called for an offensive foul for pushing off as he jumped to shoot with 28 seconds left.

Bryant, who shot just 8 for 20 in the game, dribbled down the shot clock before stepping back from defender Ray Allen and making a basket to give Los Angeles the lead.

Bryant finished with 19, and Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Rajon Rondo had 21 points and 12 assists for the Celtics.

Cavaliers 114, Clippers 89

LeBron James scored half of Cleveland's 46 points in the first quarter and the streaking Cavaliers tied an NBA record with 11 3-pointers in the opening period of their victory over Los Angeles.

The 46 points tied a franchise mark for most in a quarter, and Cleveland's 16 3-pointers fell one shy of the team record for a game. Cleveland has won eight straight.

James, who finished with 32 points and 11 assists, fueled the early outburst by making his first seven shots — including four 3s. Cleveland made 3-pointers on seven consecutive possessions during the spurt.

Thunder 112, Warriors 104

Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points to take over second place in the NBA scoring race, Russell Westbrook added 28 points and eight assists, and Oklahoma City beat Golden State.

Durant made 16-of-21 shots and ended up two points shy of the highest-scoring output of his career — and the Thunder ended up needing every basket.

Nuggets 103, Spurs 89

Kenyon Martin scored 27 points and Denver won again without Carmelo Anthony.

The NBA's leading scorer missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained ankle but the Nuggets still bounced back after Oklahoma City ended their eight-game win streak Friday. Anthony could return Monday.

Magic 91, Pistons 86

J.J. Redick scored 17 points and Dwight Howard overcame free-throw problems to put up 16 points and 14 rebounds as Orlando beat struggling Detroit.

The victory means Orlando's Stan Van Gundy will coach the Eastern Conference in the All-Star game Feb. 14 in Arlington, Texas.

Suns 115, Rockets 111 OT

Amare Stoudemire scored a season-high 36 points, Steve Nash handed out 16 assists and Phoenix beat Houston in overtime.

Raptors 117, Pacers 102

Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 17 points and Toronto won its fifth straight game.

Former Pacers guard Jarrett Jack scored 16 points and was one of seven Raptors to reach double figures as Toronto shot a season-best 60.2 percent (50 for 83) and topped 100 points for the 13th straight game.

76ers 83, Nets 79

Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading Philadelphia over New Jersey.

T'Wolves 112, Knicks 91

Kevin Love had a career-high 25 points to go with 11 rebounds and Minnesota exacted a little payback on New York.

Ryan Hollins had 16 points and three blocks in his second straight strong game.

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