Eric Gordon scored 22 points, making 10 of 11 free throws, before fouling out in the final seconds to lead five Hornets in double figures.

NPR: Lakers Beat Hornets 104-96 To Stay In Hunt

Apparently doubting they could overcome an eight-point lead on their home court without Westbrook, the Thunder resorted to intentionally fouling Asik a 54 percent free throw shooter with 5:33 to play.

NPR: Durant, Thunder Struggling To Close Out Rockets

Washington cut Brooklyn's 59-33 halftime lead to 74-58 after three, and tried to get closer by intentionally fouling Evans, who came in shooting 50.4 percent at the line.

WSJ: Williams hits 11 3s, scores 42 as Nets top Wizards