LeBron James scored a season-high 41 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Detroit Pistons 101-97 in overtime in the NBA on Wednesday.
James almost won the game in regulation with a 27-footer, but a video review negated the dramatic shot.
He set the tone early in overtime, making free throws and blocking Richard Hamilton's shot with a fantastic block in front of the rim.
Hamilton scored 29 points, Chris Webber had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Chauncey Billups had 16 points and 14 assists and Tayshaun Prince added 12 points.
James led the way but he had plenty of help. Drew Gooden had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 points and 10 boards, and Larry Hughes added 12 points.
Heat 103, Bulls 70
At Miami, Shaquille O'Neal had 24 points, nine rebounds and a season-high eight assists, Eddie Jones added 23 points, and Miami put together a huge second-half run to beat Chicago.
The Heat, who never trailed, led by 19 points in the opening quarter and, after the Bulls got within three midway through the third, outscored Chicago 38-9 over a 15-minute stretch before coach Pat Riley emptied the bench.
Antoine Walker had 14 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, while Udonis Haslem added 12 points for the Heat -- who've won 10 straight at home, moved within three games of Washington in the Southeast Division and got a measure of revenge for the 42-point beating Chicago inflicted in Miami on opening night, when the Heat raised their championship banner.
Hawks 100, Wizards 97
At Atlanta, Zaza Pachulia scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and short-handed Atlanta beat Southeast Division-leading Washington to snap a six-game losing streak.
The Hawks ended the Wizards' three-game winning streak, despite missing three starters. Atlanta beat Washington for only the second time in the last 12 meetings.
The Hawks were without leading scorer Joe Johnson, forward Marvin Williams and point guard Speedy Claxton.
76ers 92, SuperSonics 89
At Philadelphia, Andre Iguodala had his third triple-double and Joe Smith swished the winning jumper with 14.4 seconds left to lead resurgent Philadelphia to its fifth straight win.
In other games, it was: Raptors 94, Grizzlies 87; Rockets 111, Celtics 80; Bucks 110, Lakers 90; Jazz 94, Pacers 72; Suns 115, Bobcats 106, OT; Warriors 110, Nuggets 96; Hawks 100, Wizards 97; 76ers 92, SuperSonics 89; Raptors 94, Grizzlies 87; Rockets 111, Celtics 80; Bucks 110, Lakers 90.
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