Howard shows up, Lakers top Chicago

| March 11, 2013 9:00 PM

Dwight Howard scored 16 points and grabbed 21 rebounds and Kobe Bryant chipped in with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help the host Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 90-81 on Sunday.

Bucks 115, Kings 113: Monta Ellis had 29 points and Milwaukee beat host Sacramento.

Raptors, 100, Cavaliers 96: Amir Johnson scored 17 points and host Toronto beat Cleveland.

Thunder 91, Celtics 79: Kevin Durant had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 15 points and host Oklahoma City beat Boston.

Magic 99, 76ers 91: Jameer Nelson had 24 points and 10 assists and host Orlando beat Philadelphia.

Hornets 98, Trail Blazers 96: Ryan Anderson scored 20 points and and host New Orleans beat Portland.

Heat 105, Pacers 91: Mario Chalmers scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 24 and host Miami won its 18th straight game, easily topping Indiana.

Mavericks 100, Timberwolves 77: At Minneapolis, Vince Carter had 22 points and Dallas beat Minnesota.

Clippers 129, Pistons 97: Blake Griffin scored 22 points and host Los Angeles beat Detroit.