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Timberwolves snap losing streak

Rashad McCants continued his sharp shooting streak with 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating the reeling Miami Heat 101-91 in the NBA on Tuesday.

Dwyane Wade had 25 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Miami, which played its sixth straight game without Shaquille O'Neal and has lost eight in a row to fall to an Eastern Conference-worst 8-27.

Al Jefferson added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Marko Jaric had 17 points and eight assists for the Timberwolves, who notched just their fifth win of the season, and first since Dec. 21.

Cavaliers 95, SuperSonics 79

At Cleveland, LeBron James scored 22 points, and sat out the final 8:36 as Cleveland coasted to its sixth win in seven games against Seattle.

Kevin Durant, Seattle's silky smooth rookie, scored 24 points and showed off some of his blossoming pro game while being guarded at times by James, who has become close friends with the No. 2 overall pick.

Bucks 87, 76ers 83

At Philadelphia, Charlie Bell and Mo Williams each scored 21 points as Milwaukee beat Philadelphia.

Andrew Bogut had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Charlie Villanueva added 15 points and 10 boards for the Bucks.

Andre Iguodala scored 21 points and Samuel Dalembert had 16 points and 16 rebounds for the 76ers, who have lost four straight.

Rockets 92, Wizards 84

At Washington, Luther Head's season-high 24 points and Rafer Alston's double-double led Houston to its third consecutive victory at Washington's expense.

Alston finished with 15 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and Yao Ming scored 21 points for Houston.

Bobcats 115, Nets 99

At Charlotte, North Carolina, Jason Richardson scored 25 points and hot-shooting Charlotte overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to beat New Jersey.

Gerald Wallace added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed added 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who shot 59 percent in their highest-scoring game of the season. Charlotte snapped a three-game losing streak.

The Nets had their five-game winning streak snapped despite Kidd's 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. He became the first player since Detroit's Grant Hill 11 seasons ago to have three straight triple-doubles.

Lakers 117, Grizzlies 101

At Memphis, Tennessee, Derek Fisher scored 26 points and Kobe Bryant added 25 to lead Los Angeles past Memphis.

It was the 13th win in 16 games for the Lakers. The Grizzlies, who never led, were paced by Mike Miller with 19 points. Pau Gasol added 18 points and 12 rebounds. Rudy Gay finished with 15 points.

In other NBA action on Tuesday it was:

* Jazz 111, Pacers 89

* Knicks 105, Bulls 100

* Kings 104, Magic 100
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