Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, as the
Atlanta Hawks used a late surge to defeat the
Los Angeles Clippers, 103-97, at Philips Arena. Jamal Crawford added 22 points and five assists for the Hawks, who snapped a brief two-game skid. Al Horford donated 16 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Smith tallied 15 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists for Atlanta, which got 10 points and 10 boards from Marvin Williams. Chris Kaman finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who ended a season-long eight-game road trip with a 2-6 mark. Eric Gordon chipped in 17 points. Baron Davis had 16 points, six assists, and five rebounds while Rasual Butler added 14 points for Los Angeles, which dropped to 7-19 on the road this season. Marcus Camby had 20 rebounds for the Clippers, who have lost 13 of their last 15 away contests.
Final Score: Philadelphia 106, Chicago 103 (OT)
Philadelphia, PA (My Sportsbook) - Andre Iguodala finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and hit a go-ahead three-pointer late in overtime, leading the Philadelphia 76ers past Chicago, 106-103, at Wachovia Center. Elton Brand netted 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Willie Green and Lou Williams scored 15 and 14 points respectively, for the Sixers, who were coming off a win over the Nets on Sunday and have won back-to-back games for the fifth time this season. Derrick Rose paced the Bulls with 30 points and nine assists, as the club dropped consecutive games after becoming the first road team in NBA history to beat five straight clubs with winning records. Luol Deng recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds, and John Salmons also scored 17 for Chicago, which was coming off an ugly 90-82 home loss vs. the Clippers.
Final Score: Toronto 108, New Jersey 99
Toronto, ON (My Sportsbook) - Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each provided 20 points, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the New Jersey Nets, 108-99, at Air Canada Centre. Antoine Wright added a season-high 18 points and seven rebounds for the Raptors, who have won six of seven overall and six straight at home. Sonny Weems set career-highs with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Jarrett Jack had 17 points and nine assists in the victory. Yi Jianlian and Devin Harris paced six Nets in double-figures with 15 points apiece, although New Jersey fell to a dismal 4-44 on the season. The Nets are still equal after 48 games with the 1972-73 76ers, who hold the record for fewest wins in an 82- game season with nine.
Final Score: New York 107, Washington 85
New York, NY (My Sportsbook) - Nate Robinson had 23 points, eight assists, and six rebounds off the bench, as the New York Knicks used a big second half to beat the Washington Wizards, 107-85, at Madison Square Garden. David Lee added 22 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists for the Knicks, who snapped a three-game skid. Danilo Gallinari chipped in 15 points and nine rebounds, while Wilson Chandler ended with 15 points and six boards for the victors. Randy Foye and Nick Young had 15 points apiece for the Wizards, who have lost two in a row and six of eight overall. Andray Blatche donated 14 points while Mike Miller and Brendan Haywood each finished with 12 points for Washington, which was outscored, 66-40, in the second half.
Final Score: Boston 107, Miami 102
Boston, MA (My Sportsbook) - Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists, and the Boston Celtics overcame the absence of Paul Pierce to beat Miami, 107-102, at TD Garden. Ray Allen scored 11 of his team-high 23 points in the final quarter for the Celtics, who have won back-to-back contests. Kevin Garnett tallied 14 points and nine rebounds, while Kendrick Perkins scored 13, as Boston topped Miami for the 11th time in the last 12 encounters. Pierce is listed as day-to-day after spraining his left midfoot during Monday's game against Washington. Dwyane Wade had 30 points and 13 assists for the Heat, who have lost three in a row and five of six. Rafer Alston and Udonis Haslem each scored 15 in defeat.
Final Score: Oklahoma City 103, New Orleans 99
New Orleans, LA (My Sportsbook) - Russell Westbrook had 26 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and hit a crucial jumper with 13.7 seconds left, helping the Thunder snap their 10-game losing streak to the Hornets with a 103-99 victory at New Orleans Arena. Kevin Durant led the way with 30 points -- his 23rd consecutive game with 25 points or more -- as the Thunder won their fourth straight contest. It was the team's first win against New Orleans since the formerly displaced Hornets played some of their games at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, which is now the home of the Thunder. Oklahoma City also snapped an eight-game road losing streak in this series, aided by 14 points apiece from Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic. Marcus Thornton scored 22 points to lead the Hornets, who have lost three of four. Peja Stojakovic and David West each provided 15 points, while Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Final Score: Dallas 110, Golden State 101
Dallas, TX (My Sportsbook) - Jason Terry and Josh Howard scored 21 and 19 points, respectively, to pace the Mavericks to a 110-101 victory over the struggling Warriors. Dirk Nowitzki added 20 points while grabbing seven rebounds, and Shawn Marion added 18 and nine for Dallas, which put a halt to its three-game slide. Jason Kidd played facilitator with 16 assists and six steals for the Mavs, who received a 16-point effort off the bench from Drew Gooden. Golden State dropped its seventh straight game despite a 46-point performance from Monta Ellis, who shot a scorching 17-of-23 from the field. Corey Maggette returned from a one-game absence due to a hip pointer to chip in 20 points and nine boards in defeat.
Final Score: Utah 118, Portland 105
Salt Lake City, UT (My Sportsbook) - Mehmet Okur poured in a season-high 28 points to go with eight rebounds, as the surging Utah Jazz handled the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-105, at EnergySolutions Arena. Andrei Kirilenko added 22 points, eight assists, and six rebounds for the Jazz, who have won a season-best seven in a row. Wesley Matthews donated 16 points and five boards off the bench. Deron Williams chipped in 13 points and 13 assists while Paul Millsap tallied 12 points, nine boards, and five assists for Utah, which has won nine straight at home. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Blazers, who have dropped four of six. Martell Webster chipped in 20 points while Jerryd Bayless added 14 points for Portland, which has lost 16 of its last 18 trips to Utah.
Final Score: San Antonio 115, Sacramento 113
Sacramento, CA (My Sportsbook) - George Hill tied his career-high with 23 points and dished out a personal-best nine assists, as San Antonio won its eighth straight game against the Kings in a 115-113 decision at ARCO Arena. Tim Duncan had 22 points and 13 rebounds while DeJuan Blair ended with 20 and six off the bench for the Spurs, who began their eight-game road trip on the right note following a 2-4 homestand. Manu Ginobili chipped in 20 points and six assists in the balanced victory. Tyreke Evans, who missed one game due to an ankle injury, came back and recorded 32 points, eight assists and seven boards for Sacramento, which has lost four in a row and 11 of 12. Spencer Hawes logged 18 points and six boards, and Kevin Martin netted 15 points in defeat.
Final Score: Phoenix 109, Denver 97
Denver, CO (My Sportsbook) - Amare Stoudemire poured in 20 points and pulled down 17 rebounds, and Phoenix snapped Denver's nine-game home winning streak with a 109-97 triumph at the Pepsi Center. Jason Richardson chipped in 20 points and seven boards, while Steve Nash contributed 17 points and 10 assists for the Suns, who tied a season-high with their fourth straight victory. Kenyon Martin had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Denver, which lost for just the second time in its last 12 contests. Nene tallied 15 points and nine boards, while J.R. Smith also scored 15 in defeat. The Nuggets played without All-Star Carmelo Anthony for a sixth straight game as he remains out with a sprained left ankle.
Final Score: LA Lakers 99, Charlotte 97
Los Angeles, CA (My Sportsbook) - Lamar Odom scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds, as the Lakers edged the Charlotte Bobcats, 99-97, at Staples Center, making Los Angeles' Phil Jackson the winningest coach in club history. Two days after Kobe Bryant became the all-time leading scorer in Lakers history, Jackson picked up his 534th regular season win to pass Pat Riley. Jackson has 1,079 victories in his coaching career. Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who were coming off a 5-3 road trip. Ron Artest and Pau Gasol each donated 14 points. Bryant was held to just five points on 2-of-12 shooting. Stephen Jackson ended with 30 points and seven rebounds for the Bobcats, who finished a six-game road trip with a 3-3 mark. Nazr Mohammed tallied 23 points and 17 boards. Flip Murray had 15 points off the bench in defeat.