Scorching Spurs end Warriors’ streak at 12

at Indiana 112, Miami 89: Paul George’s season debut provided a needed boost as the Pacers put themselves back in playoff contention. George finished with 13 points in 15 minutes — his first action since breaking his right leg Aug. 1. Luis Scola had a season-high 23 points as Indiana (34-43) won its second straight and tied the Heat for the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference. Both teams trail Boston by one game in the race for the eighth and final playoff berth. Miami lost its fourth in a row.

Houston 115, at Oklahoma City 112: James Harden scored 41 points, and the Rockets overcame Russell Westbrook’s triple-double to beat the Thunder, whose lead over New Orleans for the No. 8 spot in the West was cut to half a game. Westbrook finished with 40 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, his 11th triple-double this season.

at Cleveland 99, Chicago 94: LeBron James recorded his first triple-double since coming home to Ohio, and the Cavaliers made 16 three-pointers in winning their 18th straight home game. James had 20 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Kyrie Irving’s 27 points included a 52-foot three-pointer as Cleveland moved closer to clinching the Central Division title and securing the No. 2 seed in the East.

Utah 101, at Sacramento 95: Rodney Hood scored 13 of his seasonhigh 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Jazz pulled away to beat the Kings. Sacramento center DeMarcus Cousins, coming off consecutive triple-doubles, had 26 points and 12 rebounds but also committed eight turnovers and picked up his 14th technical foul.

at New York 101, Philadelphia 91: The Knicks ended a nine-game losing streak, with Andrea Bargnani scoring 25 points.

Clippers 106, at Lakers 78