West sparks Cavs over Bobcats

Williams scored 12 in the fourth quarter - all on 3-pointers - and James added nine assists and seven rebounds for the Cavs, now 2-2 after an 0-2 start.

Vladimir Radmanovic scored 12 and D.J. Augustin 11 to lead Charlotte. Shaquille O'Neal made his first free throws of the season after 10 consecutive misses.

Wizards 123, Nets 104 At Washington, Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points, including a halfcourt buzzer-beater at the end of the first quarter, and Andray Blatche scored a career-high 30 as Washington won its home opener.

Chris Douglas-Roberts had a career-high 25 points to lead the Nets, who were missing injured point guard Devin Harris. Rafer Alston scored 20 points starting in Harris' spot.

76ers 141, Knicks 127, OT At New York, Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in overtime as Philadelphia blew a 23-point lead before beating New York.

Lou Williams added 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers. Al Harrington responded to a demotion with a career-high 42 points, but fouled out with the Knicks leading by three in overtime. Danilo Gallinari, who replaced him in the lineup, finished with a career-best 30.

Thaddeus Young scored 25 for the Sixers.

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