Point guard Kyrie Irving netted 27 points and made up nine assists as the Brooklyn Nets secured a season-high eighth successive win with a 129-92 victory over the Orlando Magic.
The Nets are on their longest winning record since 2006 and won their sixth straight game without the injured Kevin Durant.
James Harden added 20 points, seven assists and nine rebounds, while reserve Landry Shamet added 19 points.
Brooklyn are now in the second spot in the NBA Eastern Conference.
Leaders the Philadelphia 76ers defeated Dallas Mavericks 111-97, thanks partly to centre Joel Embiid's 23 points and nine rebounds.
Point guard Ben Simmons scored 15 points and seven assists while shooting guard Seth Curry also netted 15 points.
Greek player Giannis Antetokounmpo added 38 points as third place Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 129-125.
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