The Los Angeles Lakers' NBA form dip continued Saturday, but they escaped with a 112-103 double overtime win over the lowly Sacramento Kings. A day after receiving a Christmas Day drubbing on their own court by Cleveland, the Lakers needed all of Kobe Bryant's 38 points to shake off the Kings. Bryant connected on a pair of 3-pointers to put the Lakers in front 109-103 with 2:37 left. Los Angeles outscored the Kings 11-2 in the second period of overtime. Beno Udrih scored 23 points for the Kings, who held the Lakers scoreless in the final 3:35 of the fourth quarter to force overtime. Mavericks 106, Grizzlies 101: In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points over the first three quarters, then saw his teammates take control in the fourth to carry Dallas over Memphis. Nowitzki asked for more help from his teammates after the last game and certainly got it. Six other Mavericks scored in double-figures, with Jason Terry scoring 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. He sealed the victory with four free throws in the final 21 seconds. Zach Randolph had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Hawks 110, Pacers 98: In Indianapolis, Al Horford had 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, leading Atlanta past Indiana. Joe Johnson scored 24 points for the Hawks, who moved within half a game of Southeast Division leader Orlando. Troy Murphy, Tyler Hansbrough and Luther Head all finished with 19 points for Indiana. Atlanta took control quickly, opening the game on a 9-0 run and taking an 18-4 lead. The Pacers closed within four twice in the second quarter, but never got closer and dropped their fifth straight. Spurs 112, Bucks 97: In Milwaukee, Tim Duncan scored 26 points and San Antonio never trailed in a victory over Milwaukee. The Spurs opened a 20-point lead in the second quarter and Milwaukee didn't get within single digits in the second half. Tony Parker had 16 points and eight assists for San Antonio. Hakim Warrick scored a season-high 23 points for the Bucks. Warriors 132, Suns 127: In Oakland, California, Golden State ended its seven-game losing skid, edging Phoenix in a high-scoring shootout. Corey Maggette scored a season-high 33 points and eight rebounds, while Monta Ellis added 33 points and 10 assists for the Warriors. In a game that featured little defense from either team, six players scored in double figures for the Warriors. Steve Nash had 36 points and nine assists for Phoenix, but the veteran point guard missed a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left that would have tied the game. Thunder 98, Bobcats 91: In Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant scored 30 points as Oklahoma City held off Charlotte. Bulls 96, Hornets 85: In Chicago, Tyrus Thomas returned from injury to score 21 points as Chicago capped an eventful week by beating New Orleans. Jazz 97, 76ers 76: In Salt Lake City, Deron Williams scored 27 points to help Utah mark its return home with victory over woeful Philadelphia. Rockets 98, Nets 93: In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Houston inflicted New Jersey's ninth straight loss. Timberwolves 101, Wizards 89: In Minneapolis, Corey Brewer scored 23 of his career-high 27 points in the second half to lead Minnesota over Washington.
