Bulls 101, Cavaliers 98

Cleveland – Ben Gordon made five clutch free throws down the stretch for Chicago, and Larry Hughes scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against his former team.

Kings 110, Clippers 98

Sacramento, Calif. – Kevin Martin hit four three-pointers while scoring 26 points, and the Kings avoided a four-game sweep by the last-place Clippers.

Sacramento has won four of its last five games.

Rockets 95, Blazers 86

Portland, Ore. – Tracy McGrady scored 26 of his 35 points in the second half, and the Rockets snapped a two-game losing streak.

The Rockets, once atop the Western Conference with a 22-game winning streak, are currently in fifth place.