LeBron James poured in 32 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers claim a 114-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Cavaliers seized the initiative from the off, winning the first quarter 46-20

Baron Davis led the Clippers with 30 points.

Kobe Bryant grabbed the decisive score with 7.3 seconds remaining to earn Western Conference leaders the Los Angeles Lakers a 90-89 victory over the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics won the second and third quarters - the third 33-17 - to hold the advantage going into the final period, but the Lakers won that 24-16 to snatch the win.

A 45-point haul from forward Kevin Durant inspired the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory against the Golden State Warriors.

The Thunder were 112-104 winners, Corey Maggette top-scoring for the Warriors with 26 points.

The Toronto Raptors won all four quarters in their clash with the Indiana Pacers to claim a 117-102 win.

Chris Bosh had 26 points as the Raptors clinched a fifth victory in a row.

Kenyon Martin had 27 points as the Denver Nuggets recorded a 103-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Phoenix Suns clinched a 115-111 overtime triumph over the Houston Rockets, helped by 36 points from Amar'e Stoudemire.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks 112-91, Kevin Love with 25 points and Al Jefferson with 22.

Elsewhere, the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 91-86 and the Philadelphia 76ers were 83-79 winners over the New Jersey Nets.