LeBron James scored 31 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings 122-114.
With 8:11 remaining, the Lakers trailed 96-89 before James scored 14 points and Malik Monk added 11 to help turn things around.
Monk finished with 24 points as the Kings were defeated for the second time in five games.
The Raptors defeated the San Antonio Spurs 129-104 in Toronto, led by Fred VanVleet.
VanVleet has now scored at least 30 points in four straight games, while Pascal Siakam added 18 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists to help the Raptors extend their three-game winning streak. The Spurs have now lost four consecutive games.
In other news, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies continued his strong play as the Grizzlies defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-106.
In Memphis’ sixth straight win, Morant, the Western Conference Player of the Week, scored 26 points and Jarvis Jackson Jr added 22.
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Julius Randle returned from a Covid-19 absence to lead the New York Knicks to a 104-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers with a double-double of 30 points and 16 rebounds.
The Pacers lost for the fifth time in a row despite missing seven players due to coronavirus. RJ Barrett led the Pacers with 32 points.
Despite the absence of coach Monty Williams as well as starters Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder, the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-110.
