For the second consecutive night Kobe Bryant scored 40 (48 yesterday) and led his Lakers to victory over Utah Jazz in overtime.

Night of the overtimes yesterday as Spurs outlasted Rockets 95-101 in overtime and Clippers served Miami their second consecutive loss also in overtime by 89-95.

Magic held on their 17-point lead and fought of Blazers’ late run.

All the results:

Sacramento Kings98-91Toronto Raptors
Atlanta Hawks84-96Indiana Pacers
Philadelphia 76ers79-85New York Knicks
Dallas Mavericks90-85Boston Celtics
Washington Wizards64-78Chicago Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder95-85New Orleans Hornets
Houston Rockets95-101San Antonio Spurs
New Jersey Nets115-123Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers90-87Utah Jazz
Orlando Magic107-104Portland Trailblazers
Miami Heat89-95Los Angeles Clippers

Spurs waived Diogu and signed forward Malcolm Thomas from the D-League.

Derrick Rose missed last night’s game due to a sprained toe.

Nets made 20(!) threepointers last night.

Mavs Head Coach, Rick Carlisle got ejected after back-to-back techs.

Yesterday’s top plays:

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All the action:

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Dirk hits the buzzer:

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