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NBA: Lakers maintain winning streak by overwhelming Clippers in Los Angeles
AP, LOS ANGELES
Monday, Feb 25, 2008, Page 20
The Los Angeles Lakers brought up their seventh-straight NBA victory by beating the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 113-95 on Saturday.
Pau Gasol scored 23 points and five teammates finished in double figures for the Lakers, who moved back into a tie with Phoenix for the Western Conference lead.
The winnings streak matches the Lakers' longest this season to be their best since they won 11 straight late in 2003-2004.
The Lakers have also won six-straight road games -- their longest such streak in five years.
76ers 101, Heat 96, OT
In Miami, Philadelphia scored the final 10 points in overtime to send Miami to their 11th-straight loss.
Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and converted a key late three-point play for the Sixers, who fell behind early in the extra period.
Nets 102, Pacers 91
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Richard Jefferson equaled his season high with 36 points to lead New Jersey over Indiana.
Vince Carter added 24 for the Nets, who are 2-1 since trading Jason Kidd to Dallas in a multiplayer deal on Tuesday.
Wizards 110, Bobcats 95
In Washington, the home side broke through for only their second win from 12 games by downing Charlotte.
Bucks 115, Nuggets 109
In Milwaukee, the home side rallied from 23 points down to beat Denver.
Michael Redd scored a season-high 42 points, including five free throws in the final 1:13, for the Bucks.
Spurs 98, Hornets 89
In San Antonio, the home side won their fifth straight by downing New Orleans, moving into a tie with the Hornets atop the Southwest Division.
Jazz 100, Hawks 94
In Salt Lake City, Utah brought up their 14th-straight home win by downing Atlanta.
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