NBA Basketball

Carlos Boozer recorded 34 points and 14 rebounds, powering Utah to its season-high ninth straight win, 109-99 over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Carlos Boozer had 34 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-99 Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory.

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma City extend its season-high winning streak to six games with an 89-77 victory over Portland on Tuesday night.

Kevin Durant poured in 33 points with 11 rebounds, as red-hot Oklahoma City downed Portland, 89-77, at the Rose Garden.

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in 30 minutes in his return to the court, and the Denver Nuggets crushed the Dallas Mavericks, 127-91, at Pepsi Center.

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas Mavericks 127-91 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest in Utah.

Jamal Crawford scored 28 points, including fourth 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped the Atlanta Hawks pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies for a 108-94 victory Tuesday night.

Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey and Ben Gordon each scored 18 points as Detroit snapped Milwaukee's seven-game home winning streak with a 93-81 decision at the Bradley Center.

Jamal Crawford scored 19 of his 28 points in the second half, carrying the Hawks to a 108-94 victory over Memphis.