Lebron James, with his 38 points helped the defending champion Miami to dispatch Atlanta after overtime ( 121-110 ) on Monday in the NBA, consolidating their second place in the Eastern Conference , behind Indiana winner in Brooklyn (103 -86 ).

A total of 21 wins with 6 losses, this the balance sheet to the credit of the Heat who just recorded their fifth straight victory.

As for Indiana, they owe their salvation (a third straight victory, 23 win,5 defeats ) to Paul George and Lance Stephenson who scored 26 points each.

In Orlando, the Magic conceded defeat against the New York Knicks (103-98) who have yet lost their star Carmelo Anthony on an ankle injury midway through the third quarter time. Anthony’s exit seemed to sound revolt for Knicks who erased a 24-point deficit at halftime to finally win.

San Antonio for their part, easily dominated Toronto ( 112-99 ) with 26 points and 8 assists from Tony Parker.

Results

Charlotte -Milwaukee 111-110

Cleveland- Detroit 92-115

Orlando -NY 98-115

Brooklyn – Indiana 98-103

Miami -Atlanta 121-119

Houston -Dallas 104-111

Memphis-Utah 104-94

San Antonio-Toronto 112-99

Denver- Golden State 81-89

Phoenix- Lakers 117-90

Sacramento-New Orleans 100-113