MIAMI (AP) — The Heat spoiled LeBron James’ return to South Beach as Dwyane (dwayn) Wade scored 24 of his 31 points in the first half of Miami’s 101-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luol Deng finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Heat, who blew a 17-point lead and trailed early in the fourth quarter before handing the Cavaliers their fourth loss in 16 games since a 5-7 start. James scored a game-high 30 in his first game at Miami since he left the Heat to return to the Cavaliers.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Warriors have their second two-game skid of the season after Jamal Crawford hit four 3-pointers and finished with 24 points and seven rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past Golden State 100-86. Blake Griffin finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while Deandre Jordan had 14 points and 12 boards for the Clippers. Klay Thompson led the Warriors with just 15 points on 6 of 18 shooting.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their sixth consecutive regular-season win over the Spurs, a 114-106 triumph against the defending NBA champs at San Antonio. Westbrook had a game-high 34 points and a team-best 11 assists, while Ibaka delivered 21 points and nine rebounds. Steven Adams added 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Thunder, who played their fourth straight game without Kevin Durant because of a sprained right ankle.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Wizards handed the New York Knicks their 16th loss in 17 games as John Wall’s 24 points and 11 assists led a 102-91 triumph at Madison Square Garden. Bradley Beal chipped in 17 points to help the Wizards end a two-game skid and improve to 20-8. The Knicks fell to 5-26 despite Carmelo Anthony’s game-high 34 points.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls cruised to a 113-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers as Pau Gasol had 23 points and 13 rebounds against his old team. Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points and Derrick Rose added 20 points in the Bulls’ fifth consecutive win. The Lakers played their second straight game without Kobe Bryant, who says his knees, Achilles tendons, feet and back are all sore.