LeBron James led the Miami Heat to a 95-89 win over the Toronto Raptors.

James scored 30 points and reeled in nine rebounds as the Heat overcame a shaky last quarter, which saw a 15-point lead trimmed to three in the closing stages.

Dwyane Wade also contributed 25 points as the Heat moved a game behind the Chicago Bulls for the best win-loss record in the Eastern Conference.

The Boston Celtics won today's only other game as they thumped the Memphis Grizzlies 98-80.

Kevin Garnett returned a equal season-high 24 points as the Celtics won for a fourth straight game.