Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, successfully puts up a shot from behind the backboard as Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Lakers beat Thunder for 11th straight time

More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did. Photo Gallery Available

LeBron, Kobe earn NBA weekly honors

A pair of superstars, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, were named the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference players of the week, respectively, for the period ending November 22. 1259012050

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-12) at Los Angeles Clippers (5-9), 10:30 p.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hope to snap an ugly, 12-game losing streak in Hollywood Monday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

Chicago Bulls (6-6) at Portland Trail Blazers (10-5), 10 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls resume a grueling six-game road trip in Portland Monday against the Trail Blazers.

Sacramento Kings (5-7) at Memphis Grizzlies (4-9), 8 p.m.

The Sacramento Kings hope to salvage the finale of a three- game road trip Monday when they face off with the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.

Milwaukee Bucks (8-3) at San Antonio Spurs (5-6), 8:30 p.m.

Rookie star Brandon Jennings and his Milwaukee Bucks get back to work Monday when they resume a four-game road trip in the Alamo City against the San Antonio Spurs.

Recap: LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, yanked down six rebounds and had seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong first half to run past Oklahoma City, 101-85, at Staples Center.

Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey, left, drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Phoenix.

Stoudemire, Nash lead Suns past Pistons, 117-91

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 Sunday night for the Pistons' fifth straight loss. Photo Gallery Available

New Orleans Hornets' Marcus Thornton (5) shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) as Joel Anthony (50) defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Miami, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

Haslem's jumper leads Heat past Hornets, 102-101

Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night. Photo Gallery Available

Bobcats beat Pacers 104-88 to end 7-game slide

Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak. Photo Gallery Available

Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell cheer from the sidelines during a New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in New York.

Garnett's jumper gives Celtics OT win over Knicks

Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Photo Gallery Available

Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, left, drives to the basket past Toronto Raptors' Hedo Turkoglu during first-half NBA action in Toronto, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

Carter scores 24 as Magic beat Raptors 104-96

Vince Carter scored 24 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Photo Gallery Available

Webster, Trail Blazers rout Timberwolves

Martell Webster had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Minnesota 106-78 on Saturday night, handing the Timberwolves their 12th straight loss. Photo Gallery Available

Boozer, Kirilenko help Jazz beat Pistons

Carlos Boozer scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and overtime to lead the Utah Jazz to their fourth straight victory, 100-97 over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Phoenix vs. Detroit

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash tallied 20 points and nine assists in Phoenix's 117-91 blowout of the Detroit Pistons.

Recap: Miami vs. New Orleans

Udonis Haslem's jumper with 15.4 seconds left in the game gave the Miami Heat a 102-101 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.

Recap: Charlotte vs. Indiana

Nazr Mohammed posted 18 points and Boris Diaw added 17 to help the Bobcats ease past the Pacers, 104-88, to snap their seven-game losing streak.

Recap: New York vs. Boston

Kevin Garnett hit the game-winning bucket at the overtime buzzer, as the Celtics escaped Madison Square Garden with a 107-105 victory over the Knicks.

Recap: Toronto vs. Orlando

Vince Carter scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds, as the Orlando Magic took their fifth win in a row with a 104-96 final over the Toronto Raptors.

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Warriors coach Don Nelson sick with pneumonia