Boston Celtics standout Paul Pierce (34) drives past Cleveland's Devin Brown (33) in the second quarter. Boston lost its second game, 109-104 in overtime, to the Cavaliers on Tuesday. Pierce scored 16 points.

Cleveland ? LeBron James handed the Celtics’ Big 3 loss No. 2. Cleveland’s superstar scored 38 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer and all six free throws in overtime as the Cavaliers won their fourth straight, 109-104, Tuesday night over Boston and its heralded trio.

Heat 110, Bobcats 90

Miami – Yanked from the starting lineup, Ricky Davis and Jason Williams responded with strong games off the bench to lead struggling Miami.

Grizzlies 110, Nets 103

East Rutherford, N.J. – Pau Gasol scored 22 points, and Juan Carlos Navarro had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

76ers 114, Bucks 99

Milwaukee – Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert and Kyle Korver combined for 62 points.

Bulls 90, Hawks 78

Chicago – Chicago snapped its four-game losing streak, though former Kansas University guard Kirk Hinrich had just four points.

Pacers 112, Nuggets 110

Denver – Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points.

Lakers 106, Sonics 99

Los Angeles – Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 35 points.