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 Heat 107, Raptors 102
Inspired by double-doubles from Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the
Miami Heat won their 16th consecutive game against the Toronto
Raptors, prevailing 107-102 at AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday.
The Raptors have not beaten the Heat for more than four years and
last won in Miami on Nov. 19, 2008.
Miami (3-0) are the only remaining unbeaten team in the Eastern
Conference and were led in all-around play by Wade, who had 19
points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
He also twice blocked shots from Toronto's 7ft center Jonas
Valanciunas. Bosh recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds.
 Toronto's DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 30 points and backcourt
mate Kyle Lowry added 22.
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Kings 98, Clippers 92
DeMarcus Cousins scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading
Sacramento to a six-point victory over Los Angeles.
Rudy Gay added 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists for
Sacramento, who snapped a five-game losing streak against the
Clippers. Cousins' bucket inside gave the Kings an 87-84 lead with
4:43 remaining and they never trailed again.
Blake Griffin and Spencer Hawes led Los Angeles with 17 points
apiece. Chris Paul had 16 points and 11 assists.
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Knicks 96, Hornets 93
Carmelo Anthony became the 40th player in NBA history to reach
20,000 career points as New York blew a 15-point lead before pulling
out a victory over Charlotte.
Anthony finished the game with 28 points, forward Amar'e Stoudemire
added 17 and 10 rebounds, while guard Iman Shumpert added 15.
Center Al Jefferson scored 21 points, reserve guard Gary Neal added
17, Kemba Walker contributed 16 and guard Lance Stephenson chipped
in 14 for Charlotte. (Editing by Simon Evans/John O'Brien)
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