Houston Chronicle

Cavs top Raptors; 76ers extend streak

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CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 27 points and Cleveland gave Toronto another reminder of what could lie ahead in the playoffs with a 112-106 victory on Tuesday night.

It was playoff-bound Cleveland's second win in two weeks over the Eastern Conference's top team.

76ERS 121, NETS 95

J.J. Redick scored 19 points and Ben Simmons had 15 points to lead host Philadelph­ia to its 11th straight victory.

WARRIORS 111, THUNDER 107

Kevin Durant scored 34 points as Golden State won at Oklahoma City.

Russell Westbrook had 44 points and 16 rebounds for Oklahoma City.

BUCKS 106, CELTICS 102

Giannis Antetokoun­mpo scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Milwaukee won at home.

NUGGETS 107, PACERS 104

Nikola Jokic scored 30 points and host Denver held off Indiana. Denver pulled within a half-game of New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

CLIPPERS 113, SPURS 110

Tobias Harris scored 31 points, and host Los Angeles came from behind in the final minute to win.

HEAT 101, HAWKS 98

Hassan Whiteside's tip-in with a minute left put Miami up for good as Miami won at home to clinch a playoff spot.

JAZZ 117, LAKERS 110

Ricky Rubio scored 31 points as Utah beat Los Angeles at Salt Lake City.

MAGIC 97, KNICKS 73

Mario Hezonja scored 19 points as visiting Orlando beat the New York.

MAVERICKS 115, BLAZERS 109

Dennis Smith Jr. scored 18 points to help Dallas defeat Portland at Dallas.

SUNS 97, KINGS 94

Josh Jackson’s game 28 points led host Phoenix in a win over Sacramento.

BULLS 120, HORNETS 114

Lauri Markkanen had 24 points as Chicago won at home.

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