Star's buzzer-beater sees Cleveland Cavaliers edge Chicago Bulls

LeBron James' buzzer-beater saw the Cleveland Cavaliers to a much-needed, series-levelling 86-84 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.

James finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists as the Cavs edged to victory at Chicago's United Center.

Just as Derrick Rose hit a buzzer-beater on Friday, James turned out to be the hero in game four.

He took an inbound from Matthew Dellavedova before hitting a clutch jump shot from the corner.

The Cavs had looked to be in control when James' two free-throws put them five up with 41 seconds remaining.

But Jimmy Butler hit a three for the Bulls before James' offensive foul gave the hosts a chance.

Rose's lay-up looked set to force overtime before James redeemed himself.

Timofey Mozgov (15 points) was the Cavs' next highest scorer behind James.

Rose had a game-high 31 points, while Butler finished with 19 " but the Bulls head to Cleveland for game five with the series in the balance.

The Los Angeles Clippers moved to within a win of the Western Conference finals after a 128-95 thrashing of the Houston Rockets.

Fresh from a 25-point win in game three, the Clippers were dominant once more as they took a 3-1 series lead.

DeAndre Jordan (26 points and 17 rebounds) and Chris Paul (15 points and 12 assists) both had double-doubles for the winners at the Staples Center.

The Clippers had six players in double-digits for points, including Blake Griffin (21).

James Harden was five-of-12 from the field in his 21-point haul for the Rockets, who must win game five on Tuesday to stay alive.