The Oklahoma City Thunder ended their three-game losing streak with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Russell Westbrook ensured that the Western Conference leaders were ahead at the break, before Kevin Durant added 30 of his 37 points in the second half to seal the victory.
The Golden State Warriors cruised to a win over the New York Knicks, who have not won in their last five outings.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 52 as the Warriors made a quick start, taking an unassailable 18-point lead into half time.
The Chicago Bulls recovered from a poor start to claim a comfortable win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The visitors were 12 points down at the end of the first quarter, and still trailed heading into the fourth, but Taj Gibson triggered a late run to put Chicago ahead.
The Los Angeles Lakers finished strongly to take a narrow win over the Sacramento Kings.
Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 30, while MarShon Brooks added seven in the final 4:27 as the Lakers edged ahead late on.
The Charlotte Bobcats were beaten for the first time in four games as they lost to the San Antonio Spurs.
The home side made a slow start, but Tim Duncan led them back into the game, overturning a 14-point deficit.
The Phoenix Suns eased to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans to increase their hold on the final playoff place in the Western Conference.
Goran Dragic overcame an ankle injury to add a career-high 40 points to end a three-game losing streak.
The Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed the Utah Jazz to clinch their second win of the season over the Northwest Division side.
Kyrie Irving led the rout for the home side, adding 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
Results in full: Utah Jazz 79-99 Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies 107-113 Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors 126-103 New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls 100-91 Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Bobcats 82-92 San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings 122-126 Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans 104-116 Phoenix Suns
