ATLANTA — Nate Robinson scored 11 of his 41 points in overtime in a dramatic return to New York's lineup, and the Knicks beat the Hawks 112-108 on Friday night for their second win in Atlanta this season.
Playing for the first time since Dec. 1, Robinson entered the game with 3:01 remaining in the opening period. He made 18-of-24 shots from the field, came within four points of his career high and had eight assists.
Robinson returned after missing 14 games. He played about 10 minutes against Phoenix on Dec. 1, then didn't play again the rest of the month. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, recently told reporters he'd asked the Knicks to trade the guard. The league fined Robinson $25,000 because players aren't allowed to make public trade requests.
Wilson Chandler added 24 points for New York.
Joe Johnson had 28 points for Atlanta, which has lost three straight for the first time this season. Josh Smith added 24 points and 10 rebounds.
MAGIC 106, TIMBERWOLVES 94: At Minneapolis, Rashard Lewis scored 21 points, and Matt Barnes added 17 to help Orlando snap a three-game road losing streak. RyanAnderson and Jameer Nelson each added 16 points for Orlando, 5-1 in its last six games overall. Jonny Flynn led Minnesota with 23 points.
LAKERS 109, KINGS 108: At Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant buried a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift the Lakers to victory after Sacramento's Ime Udoka missed two free throws with four seconds left and the Kings clinging to a two-point lead. Bryant finished with 39 points, while Lamar Odom had 20 plus 10 rebounds and Pau Gasol added 17 points and 16 rebounds for Los Angeles.
Spencer Hawes had 30 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings, and Beno Udrih contributed 19 points and 13 boards.