After establishing an early double-digit lead Thursday, the Miami Heat never relinquished the advantage.

There is a creeping sense of inevitability with the San Antonio Spurs, who with characteristic calm pocketed their 52nd victory in 61 games Thursday, using a deadly efficient 16-2 closing run to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 94-86 at the Smoothie King Center.

DeMarcus Cousins was 13 years old the last time the Sacramento Kings won on the Dallas Mavericks' home floor on Feb. 27, 2003. Rajon Rondo was still three years removed from his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics.

While the Golden State Warriors chase the all-time record for wins in an NBA season, they caught up with the legendary Chicago Bulls in another area.