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Dwight Howard had 19 points, 16 rebounds and eight blocks, as the Magic downed the Cavaliers, 102-94, on Friday.

Leandro Barbosa netted 19 points to lead a balanced offensive attack as the Toronto Raptors handled the Washington Wizards, 106-89, at Air Canada Centre.

Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 26 points as the Miami Heat used a dominant fourth quarter to take a 99-79 decision over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

The Heat's LeBron James and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant have been named the NBA Players of the Month for games played in December and January.

Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva will miss at least a few weeks due to continued soreness and discomfort in his right ankle, the team announced Friday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden underwent successful knee surgery on Friday.

The Orlando Magic suspended forward Glen Davis two games for conduct detrimental to the team, general manager Otis Smith announced Friday.

The Clippers have agreed to a deal, pending a physical, with free-agent forward Kenyon Martin, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.

The Thunder make a quick stop back in Oklahoma City searching for their sixth straight win tonight in the Sooner State when they play host to the Memphis Grizzlies.

The much-improved Pacers will shoot for a season-high fourth straight win Friday when they visit Big D to take on their former coach, Rick Carlisle, and the reigning NBA champion Mavericks.