Kobe Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia.

LeBron James finished one rebound short of a triple-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 94-73 on Friday night.

Dwyane Wade scored 22 points and Jermaine O’Neal added a double-double as the Heat routed the Pistons 92-65.

The Utah Jazz are without All-Star point guard Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer for Friday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings.

The Utah Jazz honored Hot Rod Hundley with a halftime ceremony Friday night and dedicated the press room to him for his 35 years with the franchise.

Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed the game against Minnesota on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed Friday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a hyperextended right knee.

NBA scoring leader Carmelo Anthony missed his third straight game with a sprained left ankle Friday night when the Denver Nuggets played at Oklahoma City.