Topic: Cartier Martin

Mike Scott scored 17 points to help the Atlanta Hawks in a 111-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Al Horford pumped in 24 points and Cartier Martin added 16 off the bench Monday in the Atlanta Hawks' ninth straight win over Charlotte, 103-94.

Carmelo Anthony pumped in 36 points Tuesday, boosting the New York Knicks to their 13th straight win and a division crown with a 120-99 rout of Washington.

Stephen Curry pumped in 35 points Saturday and the Golden State Warriors beat Washington 101-92 for their fifth straight win over the Wizards.

Miami's LeBron James provided 24 points with seven assists Sunday and the Heat pulled away with a big fourth quarter in their 99-71 victory over Washington.

LeBron James posted a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Miami Heat employed a tough defense Saturday to roll over Washington 102-72.

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Kobe Bryant scored 30 points while missing 20 shots Friday and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat Washington 102-96.

A 3-point play by Chris Kaman with 17 seconds left Wednesday gave Dallas some breathing room, and the Mavericks held on to down Washington 107-101.

Kevin Seraphin was tough at both ends of the court Tuesday, pumping in 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in Washington's 93-85 win over Orlando.