Toronto Raptors cement top spot after impressive win over Los Angeles Clippers
Last Updated: 28/12/14 11:20am
Kyle Lowry scored 25 points as Toronto Raptors claimed a comfortable 110-98 win over Los Angeles Clippers.
Jonas Valanciunas also added 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who stayed ahead of Atlanta for top spot in the East.
Los Angeles had built up an eight-game home winning streak, but JJ Redick’s 23 points were in vain as they slipped to their first defeat on their own patch since November 17.
The other two East divisional leaders also won, with Atlanta taking victory at Milwaukee and Chicago extending their winning streak to six by downing New Orleans, while in the West, Memphis moved into a virtual tie for the Southwest Division lead by beating Miami.
Atlanta's Jeff Teague scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to put the seal on a 90-85 win over Milwaukee.
Al Horford added 20 for the Hawks, who avenged a 30-point home loss to Milwaukee on Friday.
In Chicago, Jimmy Butler scored 33 points to lead the Bulls to a 107-100 win against New Orleans.
Derrick Rose had 19 for the Bulls, who also had three reserves score in double figures.
Memphis led from start to finish as Mike Conley and Marc Gasol impressed in a 103-95 win at Miami.
Conley scored 24 points and Marc Gasol added 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies.