James, Hickson lift Cavs

CLEVELAND (AP) –
LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added a career-high 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutsy effort by the short-handed Golden State Warriors, winning, 114-108, on Tuesday night.

Injuries and illness left Golden State with seven healthy bodies, although the Cavs had their own injuries. Jamario Moon left because of a sprained ankle, and Shaquille O’Neal (shoulder) and Anderson Varejao (hip) were both inactive for Cleveland.

Lakers 106, Pistons 93: At Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and Los Angeles avoided a rare three-game losing streak by beating Detroit.

Thunder 100, Heat 87: At Miami, Kevin Durant scored 32 points, and Oklahoma City beat Miami. The Thunder are off to a 6-5 start after starting 6-32 last season.

Hornets 110, Clippers 102: At New Orleans, David West had 24 points and
10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower got his first victory as New Orleans’ coach.

Suns 111, Rockets 105: At Houston, Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists, and Phoenix beat Houston.

Nuggets 130, Raptors 112: At Denver, Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points as Denver beat Toronto.

Pacers 91, Nets 83: At East Rutherford, N.J., Danny Granger scored 22 points, and Indiana beat New Jersey.