The LA Lakers have ended a six-game losing streak with a 113-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Kobe Bryant had a game-high 22 points, while D'Angelo Russell chipped in with 19 off the bench. Elsewhere, the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 107-97, while the Cleveland Cavaliers won a physical game against the Boston Celtics, 89-77. LeBron James scored 24 for the Cavs, and Kevin Love added 20 in his first game back since being injured against the Celtics in last season’s play-offs. It was the Cavs' third straight win, and keeps them top of the Eastern Conference. Elsewhere, the Denver Nuggets picked up their sixth win in seven games, with a 112-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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