NBA capsules: Tobias Harris’ shot in final seconds leads 76ers past Lakers 107-106

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, goes up for a shot between Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, and Marc Gasol during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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PHILADELPHIA — Tobias Harris made a jumper with three seconds left, sending the Philadelphia 76ers to a 107-106 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit a 3-pointer with 1:05 left that pulled the Lakers to 105-104. LeBron James hit Anthony Davis for the go-ahead basket with 11.2 seconds to go for a 106-105 lead and cap that run.

Harris scored 24 points. Joel Embiid had 28 and Ben Simmons had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

James scored 34 points, and Davis had 23.

JAZZ 116, MAVERICKS 104

SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Gobert had seasons high of 29 points and 20 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added a season-high 31 points, and Utah beat Dallas for itsr 10th straight victory.

Gobert also had three blocks and three steals to help the Jazz pass the Lakers for the NBA’s best record at 14-4.

Joe Ingles had a season-high 21 points — on seven 3-pointers — and eight assists for Utah. He matched his career high with the seven 3s, falling one shy of tying the franchise record.

NUGGETS 109, HEAT 82

MIAMI — Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 11 rebounds and Denver won its fifth straight, building a 25-point halftime lead and beating Miami.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 17 points, JaMychal Green added 15 and Jamal Murray had 14 for Denver. The Nuggets are 4-0 on a five-game trip — the first time they Nuggets have won four games on a trip of any length since December 2013.

KINGS 121, MAGIC 107

ORLANDO, Fla. — Buddy Hield scored a season-best 29 points, hitting hit seven 3-pointers, and well-rested Sacramento beat Orlando.

Sacramento was playing for the first time since Friday after two games were canceled because of COVID-19 protocols with the Memphis Grizzlies. Richaun Holmes added 20 points and 12 rebounds.

WARRIORS 123, TIMBERWOLVES 111

SAN FRANCISCO — Rookie center James Wiseman came off the Warriors’ bench to score a career-high 25 points and dazzled opposite Minnesota No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards in a matchup of last year’s top two draft selections, and Golden State swept a two-game home series against the Timberwolves with a win Wednesday night.

Edwards, who like Wiseman is just 19, also scored 25 points for his second-highest total so far.