The Mercury News

Lakers roll to win at home vs. Suns

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Kyle Kuzma scored 23 points and LeBron James had 22 before both sat out the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ third home victory in four days, 120-96 over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Brandon Ingram scored 15 points and JaVale McGee had 14 points and eight rebounds in three quarters of work for the Lakers. They have won 12 of 16 since their 2-5 start to James’ first season on the West Coast. 76ERS 103, GRIZZLIES 95 >> Jimmy Butler continued his run as Philadelph­ia’s stretchrun shooter, scoring 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against Memphis. PELICANS 119, HORNETS 109 >> Anthony Davis had 36 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists to help New Orleans beat Charlotte.

Jrue Holiday added 19 points and eight assists. The Pelicans won for only the second time in seven games. HEAT 102, JAZZ 100 >> Dwyane Wade made a pair of free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and Miami rallied from down 19 early to beat Utah. MAVERICKS 114, CLIPPERS 110 >> Harrison Barnes scored 30 points, and Dorian FinneySmit­h tipped in a rebound with 35 seconds remaining to give Dallas the lead for good.

Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 23 rebounds in his first game against his former team. SPURS 131, TRAIL BLAZERS 118 >> Compton High graduate DeMar DeRozan had a season-high 36 points and San Antonio overcame a big game by Damian Lillard, rebounding from a pair of lopsided losses to beat Portland.

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