Atlanta ? Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets picked a good time to end a long losing streak in Atlanta.

Anthony’s jump shot with nine-tenths of a second to play broke a tie and gave the Nuggets their first victory in Atlanta since 1988, a 100-96 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night.

Anthony led the Nuggets with 22 points as Denver ended a 14-game losing streak in Atlanta.

The Hawks, 8-19 at home, have the worst record in the Eastern Conference. They wasted a chance to move past Charlotte and out of last place in the Southeast Division. The Nuggets recovered from a 94-79 loss Sunday to New Jersey.

“It’s an important win,” Denver coach George Karl said. “If we do have a chance to make the playoffs, we’ll remember this one.”

Anthony scored from the left wing on a play designed for Kenyon Martin.

“They put (Antoine) Walker on Kenyon, and Kenyon made the right read,” Karl said.

Kings 107, Bulls 102

Chicago — Rookie Ben Gordon scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter.

Magic 99, Clippers 94

Orlando, Fla. — Grant Hill scored a season-high 39 points, and two clutch jump shots by Steve Francis lifted Orlando.

Mavs 114, Warriors 107

Oakland, Calif. — Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and 11 rebounds for Dallas.

Rockets 123, Wizards 93

Houston — Tracy McGrady scored 34 points, and Yao Ming had 23 for Houston.

T’wolves 82, Nets 71

Minneapolis — Kevin McHale earned his first coaching victory, and Michael Olowokandi scored 17.

Lakers 102, Jazz 95

Los Angeles — Kobe Bryant scored 40 points in his second game back from an ankle injury.