LeBRON James scored 25 points as Los Angeles Lakers won their sixth game in a row by beating Oklahoma City Thunder 114-113 in overtime.
James also made seven assists and six rebounds in the defending champions’ third straight overtime contest.
Lakers’ Montrezl Harrell was also in inspired form to score 20 points while Dennis Schroder contributed 19 and Kyle Kuzma added 15.
Lakers remain second in the Western Conference, behind Utah Jazz.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 47 points but Milwaukee Bucks came up short against Phoenix Suns, with Antetokounmpo missing a 20-foot jumper as time expired.
Suns’ Devin Booker made the decisive free throw with 32 seconds left on the clock to win 125-124, ending Bucks’ five-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn Nets overcame Indiana Pacers 104-94 for their first win in four games.
Zach LaVine scored 46 points as Chicago Bulls swept past New Orleans Pelicans 129-116.
Denver Nuggets dominated Cleveland Cavaliers 133-95, with Paul Millsap scoring 22 points.
Atlanta Hawks’ Danilo Gallinari missed a jump shot with 0.9 seconds left against Dallas Mavericks, with Luka Doncic scoring 28 points in a narrow 118-117 victory.
Kawhi Leonard hit 36 points for Los Angeles Clippers in their 119-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
An inspired performance from Kyle Anderson helped Memphis Grizzlies overcome Charlotte Hornets 130-114, with Anderson hitting six three-pointers.
Toronto Raptors finished strongly in their 137-115 triumph over Washington Wizards with Norman Powell scoring 28 points and Pascal Siakam chipping in with 26. (BBC Sport)