The Associated Press

DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks might not beat the Los Angeles Lakers often, but they know how to kick them when they're down.

Antawn Jamison scored 26 points in 27 minutes, leading an 18-2 tiebreaking spurt in the third quarter that sent the Mavericks past the injury-depleted Lakers 106-87 Thursday night, keeping alive streaks for both teams.

Dallas won its sixth straight, stretching its best run of the season. The Mavs also came close to matching the 26-point blowout victory they enjoyed early last season when the Lakers were without Shaquille O'Neal.

They are now, too, and they're also missing Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone. As a result, they've dropped three straight and four of five games. They've also lost nine straight on the road, their longest skid since dropping 10 in a row in 1963-64.

Kings 95, Cavaliers 89

CLEVELAND - Peja Stojakovic scored 27 of his 37 points in the second half and Sacramento opened its longest road trip of the season with a win over undermanned Cleveland.

Stojakovic, on a tear of late, scored 20 in the third quarter and the Kings held off the Cavs, who were still missing LeBron James but nearly rallied from a nine-point deficit in the final minutes.

Dajuan Wagner had 20 points, and Carlos Boozer 15 with 11 rebounds for the Cavs.

Cleveland only dressed nine players and was again without James, who still hasn't been able to run on his sprained right ankle and had to sit for the second straight game.

SuperSonics 103, Warriors 87

SEATTLE - Antonio Daniels scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, leading Seattle over Golden State.

Brent Barry added 17 points for Seattle, which looked great after coming off a woeful 1-3 Eastern road trip.