Rockets fall to Mavs in McHale's return

O.J. Mayo scored 40 points to lift the visiting Dallas Mavericks to a 116-109 victory over the Rockets on Saturday night in coach Kevin McHale's return to the Houston bench.

McHale rejoined the team on Saturday after almost a month away from the team, and two weeks after the death of his daughter.

McHale took a leave of absence on Nov. 10 to be with his family as his daughter's health worsened. Alexandra "Sasha" McHale died Nov. 24 of complications from Lupus. She was 23.

McHale said he was excited to be back and hoped it was the right time to return. He said after the game that he has a lot of work to do.

"It was different being out there again," McHale said. "I had been away for a long time and we had put in some stuff. I've got to get caught up, so these next few days will be good for us."

Heat 106, Hornets 90: Dwyane Wade scored 26 points and host Miami beat New Orleans.

Celtics 92, 76ers 79: Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Boston beat visiting Philadelphia.

Spurs 132, Bobcats 102: Danny Green scored 23 points and San Antonio won at Charlotte.

Clippers 117, Suns 99: Jamal Crawford led a fourth-quarter rally with 13 of his 21 points, and host Los Angeles beat Phoenix.

Warriors 101, Wizards 97: David Lee had 24 points and 17 rebounds and Golden State won at Washington.

Pistons 104, Cavaliers 97: Brandon Knight scored a career-high 30 points, leading Detroit at Cleveland.

Bulls 93, Knicks 85: Marco Belinelli and Luol Deng scored 22 points apiece as host Chicago beat New York.

Hawks 93, Grizzlies 83: Josh Smith had 24 points and Atlanta won at Memphis.

Kings 99, Trail Blazers 80: DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and 12 rebounds, leading Sacramento at Portland.