Knicks extend streak as Lin sets career-best

New York—Jeremy Lin put aside his record-setting scoring to hand out a career-best 13 assists as New York got back to .500 with its seventh straight victory, downing Sacramento, 100-85.

Lin added 10 points, focusing more on his role as a distributor while others torched the Kings for 51- percent shooting. Landry Fields had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Knicks led almost throughout, evening their record for the first time in a month just as All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony prepares to return from a groin strain.

Magic 103, 76ers 87

In Orlando, Ryan Anderson had seven 3-pointers and 27 points to lead sharp-shooting Orlando to victory over Philadelphia.

Dwight Howard added 17 points and 14 rebounds for Orlando, which won its third straight to move within half a game of the Sixers in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Magic made 15 of 25 attempts from 3-point range, and had all five starters reach double figures for the second consecutive game.

Rockets 96,

Thunder 95

In Houston, Kevin Martin tied a season high with 32 points, including the winning free throws with 23.6 seconds left, giving the Rockets win over the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.

Mavs 102,

Nuggets 84

In Dallas, Shawn Marion had 16 points and 10 rebounds as Dallas beat Denver to stretch its winning streak to a season-high five games.

Vince Carter had 15 points for Dallas, which was able to limit its starters to a maximum of 27 minutes each. OTHER RESULTS: Spurs 113, Raptors 106; Hawks 101, Suns 99; Cavs 98, Pacers 87; Trail Blazers 93, Warriors 91; Clippers 102, Wizards 84; Pistons 98, Celtics 88; Grizzlies 105, Nets 100; Hornets 92, Bucks 89; Timbirwolves 102, Bobcats 90. /AP