Wizards whip Hornets; Mavs rally past Bobcats

New Orleans — John Wall had 26 points and 12 assists to lead the Washington Wizards to a 99-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday, just hours after making a multiplayer deal at the NBA trade deadline.

Roger Mason scored 17 of his season-high 19 points in the second half to help the Wizards end a three-game losing streak and win for only the 10th time this season.

Chris Kaman scored 20 points for the Hornets, who erased a 16-point deficit and took a brief lead in the fourth quarter only to watch Mason hit three 3-pointers during a 13-0 Washington run that put the game away.

Earlier in the day, Washington traded guard Nick Young and centers JaVale McGee and Ronny Turiaf to Denver as part of a three-team deal.

Mavs 101,

Bobcats 96

In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points as the Mavericks rallied from 14 points down in the second quarter to beat last-placed Charlotte.

The Mavericks won their second straight game, although the victories have come against woeful Washington and Charlotte.

Jason Terry added 18 points for the Mavs, who had lost eight of their previous 11.

Corey Maggette scored 21 points to lead the Bobcats, who trailed by 17 in the final quarter before pulling to 99-96 on D.J. Augustin’s layup with 19 seconds left. But Nowitzki converted two free throws on his team’s next possession to clinch the victory.

Thunder 103, Nuggets 90

In Denver, Kevin Durant scored 24 points and Russell Westbrook had 23 as Oklahoma City beat short-handed Denver.

James Harden scored 18 off the bench for the Thunder, who bounced back from a loss to Houston at home Monday. OTHER RESULTS:Jazz 111, Timberwolves 105, OT; Suns 91, Clippers 87. /AP