Indianapolis ? After being run out of the building in a 35-point loss at Phoenix less than a week earlier, the Indiana Pacers set the tempo Friday night. It made all the difference.

Jermaine O’Neal had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks in the Pacers’ 101-83 victory over the Suns, who have lost two in a row for just the second time this season.

When Steve Nash went down with an injury in the second quarter, Phoenix came unglued.

“Some people said we needed some adversity to become a good team,” Suns coach Mike D’Antoni said. “Well, there’s some adversity for you.”

Nash, who leads the NBA in assists with 11.1 per game and sets the frenetic tempo for the Suns, left early in the second quarter because of a bruised left thigh and did not return.

Nash also had his nose bloodied in the first quarter and finished with 11 points in 11 minutes.

Pistons 101, Magic 94

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Grant Hill was welcomed back to The Palace with a standing ovation, then Detroit kept its fans cheering. Richard Hamilton scored 26 points, and the Pistons held on to beat Orlando in Hill’s first game in nearly five years at his previous NBA home. Hill scored 17 points.

Hornets 112, Blazers 106

New Orleans — Dan Dickau made six three-pointers and scored a career-high 25 points, leading New Orleans to its third victory in four games. Baron Davis scored 22 points, including seven key free throws in the final 1:03, to help New Orleans overcome Damon Stoudamire’s 54-point performance.

Sonics 103, Warriors 84

Seattle — Ray Allen scored 22 points, and Antonio Daniels had 19, leading Seattle over Golden State for the Warriors’ eighth consecutive loss.

76ers 106, Raptors 96

Philadelphia — Allen Iverson scored 19 of his 32 points in the first quarter, helping Philadelphia snap a three-game losing streak with a victory over Toronto. Kenny Thomas added 20 points and 14 rebounds, Iverson had 10 assists, and Kyle Korver scored 15 for the Sixers, who hadn’t won at home since Dec. 14. Donyell Marshall scored 20 points.

Wizards 105, Bucks 103

Milwaukee — Larry Hughes made a driving layup with 0.7 seconds remaining to lift Washington, putting the Wizards eight games over .500 for the first time since 1979. The Bucks tied the game at 103 on Michael Redd’s three-pointer.

Spurs 98, Mavericks 95

San Antonio — Tim Duncan scored 25 points, Manu Ginobili added 22, and San Antonio got a key offensive rebound from Devin Brown to withstand a late rally and beat Dallas. Ginobili hit three crucial free throws over the final 13 seconds for the Spurs, who let the freewheeling Mavericks rally from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit. Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 36 points.

Celtics 106, Hawks 94

Boston — Ricky Davis came off the bench to score 30 points, and Paul Pierce had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lift Boston to its seventh victory in eight home games. Gary Payton added 15 points and seven assists for Boston.

T’wolves 93, Nuggets 83

Denver — Latrell Sprewell scored 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter as Minnesota ended a three-game losing streak, beating Denver in a game marred by a fight between Nene and Michael Olowokandi.

Grizzlies 109, Bobcats 89

Charlotte, N.C. — Pau Gasol scored 19 points, and James Posey came off the bench to add 17 to lead Memphis over Charlotte. The Grizzlies, who started the season 9-15, have won 10 of their last 13.