Derek Fisher hit a clutch three-pointer with just 3.1 seconds left as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 73-70 Monday. It was the first three pointer of the game for the Lakers who spoiled the return of Lamar Odom to Staples Center arena. “I am never the first option, but my teammates trust me,” said Fisher, who has made a career of making seemingly impossible game-winning shots for the Lakers over his 15-years in the NBA. “This is what I do. Regardless of how many shots I get throughout the game with my wisdom and my experience I have to trust my offense.” The Lakers had missed all 10 three-point attempts prior to Fisher draining his game-winning dagger. Los Angeles star Kobe Bryant struggled from the field and finished with just 14 points, snapping his streak of 40 points or more at four games. Andrew Bynum led the Lakers with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Odom was playing in his first game at Staples Center arena since being traded by the Los Angeles to the Mavericks before the start of the season. Odom finished with 10 points on four-of-12 shooting from the field. Germany's Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with a game-high 21 points. 76ers 94, Bucks 82: Without a true superstar, the Philadelphia 76ers are keeping their super start going. Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 24 points and Andre Iguodala had 21 to help the 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks and remain unbeaten at home. Clippers 101, Nets 91: Blake Griffin had 23 points and 14 rebounds and host Los Angeles won after blowing an 18-point lead without Chris Paul, who was sidelined with a hamstring strain.Trailing by 13 with 10 minutes remaining, the Nets tied it at 81-81 with a 15-2 run capped by a 3-pointer from Deron Williams with under seven to play. But the Clippers outscored the Nets, 20-10, the rest of the way. Chauncey Billups scored 9 of his 20 points in the final four and a half minutes. Timberwolves 99, Kings 86: Kevin Love had 33 points and 11 rebounds and Luke Ridnour added 25 points and 9 assists for host Minnesota. Wayne Ellington scored 15 points off the bench for the Timberwolves. Trail Blazers 84, Hornets 77: LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points to help visiting Portland end a three-game skid. Nicolas Batum added 19 points and Gerald Wallace 14 for the Blazers, who broke open a tie game early in the third quarter with a 17-2 run during which Aldridge made all five of his shots for 10 points. Hawks 93, Raptors 84: Josh Smith had 28 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Joe Johnson added 27 points as host Atlanta won its third straight. Leandro Barbosa finished with 22 points for Toronto, which has lost five in a row. Thunder 97, Celtics 88: Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 91 seconds, to help Oklahoma City pull away in Boston. Kevin Durant scored 28 with 7 rebounds for the Thunder, who have won seven in a row. Paul Pierce scored 24 points for the Celtics. Other results: Rockets114, Wizards 106; Grizzlies 102, Bulls 86; Ccavaliers 102, Bobcats 94; Magic 102, Knicks 93.
