West makes late debut

CLEVELAND – Delonte West scored 13 points in his delayed season debut, Mo Williams added 24, and LeBron James 14 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, back at full strength, rolled to a 90-79 win against the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Wizards 123, Nets 104: At Washington, Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points, including a halfcourt buzzer-beater at the end of the first quarter, Andray Blatche scored a career-high 30 and the Wizards won their home opener.

76ers 141, Knicks 127 (OT): At New York, Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in overtime, and Philadelphia blew a 23-point lead before beating New York.

Bucks 96, Pistons 85: At Milwaukee, Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half, Hakim Warrick came off the bench to add 21 points and the Bucks won their home opener.

Ben Gordon scored 26, Rodney Stuckey 13 and Tayshaun Prince had 12 points for Detroit.

Spurs 113, Kings 94: At San Antonio, Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the Spurs to a victory against winless Sacramento.

Rockets 111, Trail Blazers 107: At Houston, Trevor Ariza scored a career-high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Rockets held on to beat Portland at home for the fifth consecutive time in the regular season.

Houston had to overcome a 42-point performance by Brandon Roy and a determined Trail Blazers offense that kept the game close to the end.

Mavericks 93, Clippers 84: At Los Angeles, Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds, leading Dallas to a victory against the winless Los Angeles Clippers.

Jason Terry scored 16 points off the bench, including a three-pointer that put the Mavericks in front to stay with 5:07 left.

The Clippers made only one field goal during the final 7:12.