With the victory, the Mavericks clinched their 10th consecutive season over .500.
Carl Landry had 21 points for the Kings.
THUNDER 104, CLIPPERS 87
In Los Angeles, Kevin Durant had 32 points and nine rebounds to lead Oklahoma City over the Clippers.
It was Durant’s 35th game this season with 30 or more points, tying the franchise record Spencer Haywood set with the 1972-1973 Seattle SuperSonics.
The first-time All-Star trailed Cleveland’s LeBron James by just a 10th of a point per game in their fight over the league’s top average scorer.
Chris Kaman had 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Clippers, who shot just 37.2 percent from the field.
CELTICS 96, 76ERS 86
In Philadelphia, Boston handed Philadelphia a fifth straight loss.
Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists, while Kevin Garnett got 22 points for the Celtics, who didn’t let the Sixers score a field goal over the final three minutes to secure a third successive win.
Lou Williams led the Sixers with 22 points.
NUGGETS 122, PACERS 114
In Denver, Colorado, the hosts overcame the absences of injured Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to beat Indiana.
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and J.R. Smith added 20 points off the bench for the Nuggets, who sent the Pacers to their fifth loss in a row on the road.
Danny Granger led the Pacers with 32 points.
HAWKS 127, WARRIORS 122
In Atlanta, Georgia, Josh Smith scored a season-high 29 points as surging Atlanta held off Golden State.
Al Horford added 27 points and 15 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won four straight and had six players in double figures.
Stephen Curry’s 31 points led the Warriors, who dropped a ninth consecutive road game.
Friday’s other NBA results:
• Raptors 102, Knicks 96
• Bucks 102, Wizards 74
• Magic 97, Nets 87
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