Chris Paul silences Thunder, Bynum leads LA Lakers

 The game was locked at 98-98 when Paul made a driving layup with eight seconds remaining and the Clippers held their breath as the Thunder’s Kevin Durant missed a three-point attempt on the final buzzer.  “We needed that to keep our playoff run alive,” Paul told reporters after the Clippers (35-23) stayed half a game in front of Memphis for fourth in the West. The Thunder (42-16) stayed one game clear at the top of the Western Conference with chasing San Antonio also beaten. Other NBA results: Indiana 104, Cleveland 98, OT; Philadelphia 93, Toronto 75; Utah 103, Houston 91; New Orleans 105, Sacramento 96; Memphis 104, Phoenix 93; New York 111, Milwaukee 107; Boston 88, Atlanta 86, OT; Denver 113, Minnesota 107; and Portland 118, Golden State 110.