Williams finished with 17 points for the Cavs, playing their second straight game without the injured James. The NBA's reigning MVP is nursing a tender right ankle, and the Cavs are being extra cautious. West had 16 points and made a key steal in the final minute.

Manu Ginobili scored 38 points to lead the Spurs, playing their first game without guard Tony Parker. He's out six weeks with a broken hand but will not need surgery.

Dallas 125, Minnesota 112: The visiting Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games.

New York 99, Atlanta 98

The host Knicks won after video replay showed Hawk Al Horford's basket came after the buzzer. Referees originally ruled his short jumper good, but replay showed the light was on above the backboard with the ball still in his hands.

New Orleans 135, Golden State 131

Darren Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists for the host Hornets. Collison's assist total tied Phoenix's Steve Nash for the most in an NBA game this season.

Memphis 107, New Jersey 101

Host Memphis won despite playing without leading scorer and rebounder Zach Randolph (MSU), who sat out with a stiff lower back.

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San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili (R) battles Cleveland Cavaliers' Jawad Williams for a loose ball. (Reuters)