Heat 107, Raptors 102
Inspired by double-doubles from Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Miami Heat won their 16th consecutive game against the Toronto Raptors, prevailing 107-102 at AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday.
The Raptors have not beaten the Heat for more than four years and last won in Miami on Nov. 19, 2008.
Miami (3-0) are the only remaining unbeaten team in the Eastern Conference and were led in all-around play by Wade, who had 19 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
He also twice blocked shots from Toronto's 7ft center Jonas Valanciunas. Bosh recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Toronto's DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 30 points and backcourt mate Kyle Lowry added 22.
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Kings 98, Clippers 92
DeMarcus Cousins scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading Sacramento to a six-point victory over Los Angeles.
Rudy Gay added 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Sacramento, who snapped a five-game losing streak against the Clippers. Cousins' bucket inside gave the Kings an 87-84 lead with 4:43 remaining and they never trailed again.
Blake Griffin and Spencer Hawes led Los Angeles with 17 points apiece. Chris Paul had 16 points and 11 assists.
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