Lakers 94, Grizzlies 79
In Memphis, Tennessee, Kobe Bryant scored 27 points and Los Angeles completed a successful, six-game road trip by beating Memphis.
The victory gave the Lakers a 5-1 record on the trip and snapped a five-game losing streak in Memphis.
The Grizzlies dropped their third straight, their longest skid of the season.
Bryant, who also had eight rebounds, connected on 10 of 17 shots from the field and missed only two of 11 attempts in the second and third periods.
Mike Miller led Memphis with 21 points.
Hornets 102, Clippers 89
In Oklahoma City, J.R. Smith scored 21 points and matched his career high with six 3-pointers to help New Orleans hold off a late charge by Los Angeles.
Smith, who was coming off a season-high 26-point performance in the Hornets' last game, hit 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
David West had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who had six players score in double figures.
Sam Cassell scored eight of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Clippers' comeback.
Other results: Bulls 105, Raptors 94; 76ers 106, Hawks 101; Bobcats 91, Nets 83; Jazz 82, Trail Blazers 77; Rockets 111, Warriors 105, OT.
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