Charlotte 112, Washington 111
Marvin Williams erupted for a season-high 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets held on in the closing seconds for a 112-111 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Orlando 111, Dallas 106
Terrence Ross scored 22 points in his return from a one-game absence due to a sore left Achilles as the host Orlando Magic posted a 111-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Miami 126, Cleveland 110
Dwyane Wade sparked a third-quarter run and the Heat scored 10 straight in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 126-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in Miami.
Detroit 112, Chicago 104
Blake Griffin scored 27 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, and the visiting Detroit Pistons rallied from a 21-point deficit to down the Chicago Bulls 112-104 on Friday.
Houston 107, Philadelphia 91
James Harden scored 31 points, Eric Gordon chipped in 17 with five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to a season-best seven games with their 107-91 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at Toyota Center.
Memphis 114, Utah 104
Mike Conley scored 28 points and dished out 11 assists, and Jonas Valanciunas added 27 points as the host Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 114-104 on Friday night.
Toronto 127, New Orleans 104
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and the visiting Toronto Raptors pulled away from the shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans in the second half of a 127-104 victory on Friday night.
Golden State 122, Denver 105
Klay Thompson poured in 27 of his game-high 39 points in the first half Friday night, allowing the Golden State Warriors to run away from the Denver Nuggets for the second consecutive time on their way to a 122-105 blowout win in Oakland, Calif.
L.A. Clippers 118, Oklahoma City 110
Lou Williams scored 40 points off the bench and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 118-110 on Friday night to move into sole possession of seventh place in the Western Conference.