Hawks move level with Magic
Atlanta Hawks moved level with NBA South-East Division leaders Orlando Magic courtesy of a 130-107 win over New York Nets.
Maurice Evans put in 22 points and nine rebounds while Joe Johnson tallied 21 points and five other Hawks reached double figures as the Nets suffered their 22nd defeat of a dismal season.
Cleveland Cavaliers stretched their Central Division lead with a 102-89 win over Oklahoma City Thunder.
LeBron James scored an incredible 44 points, with Mo Williams (22) the only other Cavalier in double figures.
Tim Duncan top-scored with 21 as a strong team display saw San Antonio Spurs rout Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 to go second in the South-West ahead of Houston.
The Rockets were beaten 101-88 by Toronto Raptors as Chris Bosh poured in 27 points and Hedo Turkoglu added 23.
Rudy Gay's 41 points and a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds from Marc Gasol helped Memphis Grizzlies to a 118-90 win over Miami Heat.
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