Celtics 80, Cavaliers 70

Boston – The Cavaliers couldn’t overcome the absence of LeBron James. With the NBA scoring leader missing his second straight game because of a sprained finger, Boston beat Cleveland.

Spurs 100, Trail Blazers 79

San Antonio – Tony Parker scored 27 points, and San Antonio beat Portland after losing Tim Duncan in the second quarter due to an injured knee and ankle.

Suns 115, Knicks 104

New York – Grant Hill scored a season-high 28 points for Phoenix, nine during a fourth-quarter flurry that broke open a close game.

Warriors 109, Sonics 96

Seattle – Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington led Golden State with 20 points apiece.

Pacers 101, Clippers 95

Los Angeles – Jamaal Tinsley scored 10 of his 29 points in the final four minutes.

Pistons 118, Nets 95

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Jason Maxiell had 18 points.

Nuggets 115, Heat 89

Denver – Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points.

Magic 104, Lakers 97

Los Angeles – Hedo Turkoglu sparked a pivotal 8-0 run.