Lakers 116, Pelicans 95
Los Angeles power forward Jordan Hill scored a career-best 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, sparking the Lakers to a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said before the game Hill would start because of his energy. Hill used his frequent bursts of activity and boosted the Lakers on a second-quarter spurt that allowed them to take a double-digit lead and cruise.
The Lakers (4-5) snapped a two-game losing streak and avenged last Friday's setback to the Pelicans (3-5), who lost their second in a row.
Guard Nick Young scored 17 points and guard Xavier Henry added 15.
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Mavericks 105, Wizards 95
Forward Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points to pass Jerry West on the NBA's all-time scoring list while pushing his Dallas Mavericks to a victory over the Washington Wizards.
Dallas (5-3) overcame an early nine-point deficit and controlled the game throughout the final three quarters.
Vince Carter scored 16 points and center Samuel Dalembert scored 13 of his season-high 15 points in the first half.
Nowitzki passed West (25,192 points in 932 games) for 16th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list late in the third quarter after draining two 3-pointers.
Nowitzki will soon be bearing down on Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller (25,279) for 15th place.
(Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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