A review of Saturday's National Basketball Association action.
Last-gasp effort lifys New York Knicks
The New York Knicks left it late to record a fifth straight victory as Jeremy Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds remaining in the 100-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Steve Novak had 15 points which included the tying three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining before Lin drew a foul to get to the line from where he sealed the win with the last of his 20 points, to which he added eight assists and six rebounds.
The Wolves, who missed two chances to win it in the final five seconds, had Kevin Love scoring 32 points and adding 21 rebounds.
The San Antonio Spurs made it seven in a row with a 103-89 defeat of the of the New Jersey Nets as Gary Neal scored 18 points and Tim Duncan recorded his ninth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Tony Parker added 12 points and DeJuan Blair finished with 11, while Daniel Green and Thiago Splitter each had 10 for the Spurs.
The Nets, who made it six defeats in a row, had Deron Williams leading the way with 27 points.
76ers sparkle
Six Philadelphia 76ers players reached double figures with Jrue Holiday leading the way with 20 in the 99-84 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Chris Paul had 18 points and 14 assists as he, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan all had double-doubles in the Los Angeles Clippers' one-sided 111-86 triumph over the woeful Charlotte Bobcats whose season went to 3-24.
Ty Lawson scored 27 points as the Denver Nuggets ended their five-game losing streak with a 113-109 win against the Indiana Pacers.
The Orlando magic were 99-94 winners over the Milwaukee Bucks as Jason Richardson scored 28 of his season-high 31 points in the second half and made nine three-pointers.
The Dallas Mavericks had a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers which featured 20 points by Dirk Nowitzki and 19 from Jason Terry.
The Phoenix Suns were 98-84 winners over the Sacramento Kings.
