Associated PressMILWAUKEE ó Kobe Bryant hit a 15-footer as time expired and scored the game’s final seven points over the last 1:18 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks .
Bryant, who had 27 of his 39 points in the second half and overtime, missed a shot from nearly the same spot from the left elbow that would’ve won it at the buzzer to end regulation.
Given a second chance, he backed down Charlie Bell again and drained the jumper to start the celebration.Pau Gasol had 26 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for the Lakers (20-4), who tied Boston for the best record in the NBA with their 13th win in the last 14 games.
Cavaliers 108, 76ers 101PHILADELPHIA ó LeBron James hit two clutch 3s in the fourth quarter and scored 36 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night with the Phillies’ newly acquired ace Roy Halladay watching from a suite.
James had another James-type night against one of the worst teams in the NBA. He went 12 for 26 from the floor, got hot in the fourth and silenced another road crowd that packed the place just to watch him play.
Magic 118, Raptors 99
ORLANDO, Fla. ó Dwight Howard had 18 points, 14 rebounds and eight blocks, and the Magic spoiled Hedo Turkoglu’s return to Orlando.
Rashard Lewis added 21 points and Matt Barnes had 20 to help the Magic cruise to their second straight win.
Hawks 110, Grizzlies 97ATLANTA ó Joe Johnson scored 26 points and Atlanta pulled away in the second half for its fifth straight win.
Jazz 108, Nets 92
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. ó Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer recorded double-doubles, and Utah added to hapless New Jersey’s woes.
Hornets 95, Pistons 87
NEW ORLEANS ó David West had a season-high 32 points and 12 rebounds, helping the New Orleans Hornets overcome a 16-point deficit and beat the Detroit Pistons 95-87.
Chris Paul scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and added 12 assist for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game losing streak.