The struggling Los Angeles Lakers (10-14) broke their four-game losing streak, but not without a struggle against the lowly Wizards (3-17) in Washington Friday night. Kobe Bryant had 30 points and reserve Jodie Meeks added 24 as the Lakers beat the Wizards, 102-96.

Thunder 113, Kings 103: Kevin Durant scored 31 points for host Oklahoma City's 10th straight win.

Rockets 101, Celtics 89: James Harden scored 21 for host Houston and Jeremy Lin had seven assists. Rajon Rondo had 15 points and 13 assists for Boston.

Pacers 95, 76ers 85: George Hill had 15 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for host Indiana. Philadelphia played without Jrue Holiday (sprained foot).

Magic 99, Warriors 85: Nikola Vucevic had 12 points and 17 rebounds for host Orlando. Stephen Curry had 25 points and David Lee added 24 for Golden State, which had won five in a row.

Bucks 90, Cavaliers 86: Monta Ellis scored a season-high 33 points as visiting Milwaukee won its fourth straight.

Raptors 95, Mavericks 74: Linas Kleiza scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter for host Toronto. Dallas went 0-for-13 from three-point range.

Timberwolves 113, Hornets 102: Nikola Pekovic scored 31 points as visiting Minnesota won its third straight. Kevin Love shot only 4-for-18.

Ex-Knick Williams arrested.Shawne Williams, the Pacers' first-round draft pick in 2006 and a contributor for the Knicks in the 2010-11 season, was arrested for marijuana possession.

-- AP

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