Australia's Patty Mills has had his best game since returning from a six-month layoff by helping his San Antonio Spurs to a 100-95 win over Phoenix in the NBA.
Mills scored 15 points, including two three-pointers in the final two minutes, guiding the Spurs home on Friday despite losing the experienced trio of Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Mani Ginobili during the game.
Elsewhere, Washington made a storming start to set up a 102-86 victory over Chicago, moving the Wizards above their Eastern Conference rival.
Overall league leader Golden State had a comfortable home win over a Cleveland team that continues to struggle in the absence of LeBron James.
Klay Thompson scored 24 points, while Stephen Curry had 23 points and 10 assists for the Warriors, who have won 14 straight home games.
Cleveland is 1-6 since James has been sidelined with a strained back and left knee. He is expected to miss at least two more games.
JR Smith scored 27 points for the Cavaliers, who stayed close most of the way until Golden State blitzed them late.
New Orleans' Tyreke Evans had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Pelicans past Memphis 106-95.
Atlanta withstood a spirited rally by Detroit and won 106-103 in a clash of the league's two form teams.
Al Horford had 19 points and 16 rebounds while Paul Millsap scored 17 points for the Hawks, who have won seven straight and ended the Pistons' streak at the same number.
Denver extended its winning run to four games by taking a 118-108 victory at Sacramento.
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Dion Waiters made an impact in his home debut to help the Thunder defeat Utah 99-94.
Indiana outlasted Boston and won 107-103 in overtime, with Roy Hibbert scoring 19 points in an even team contribution.
Los Angeles overcame the absence of a rested Kobe Bryant to beat Orlando 101-84, with Jeremy Lin scoring 18 points for the Lakers.
Milwaukee handed Minnesota its 14th straight loss, with Brandon Knight scoring 14 points in the Bucks' 98-84 win.
Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel dunked with three seconds left to lift the 76ers to a 90-88 win against Brooklyn.
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