Wizards 109, 76ers 93

Washington – Gilbert Arenas scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead Washington.

Celtics 99, Hawks 89

Atlanta – Sam Cassell and Boston’s backups outplayed Atlanta’s starters in the fourth quarter.

Blazers 108, Mavericks 105

Portland, Ore. – Brandon Roy scored 23 points.

Bobcats 107, Pacers 103

Indianapolis – Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and Charlotte beat Indiana.

T’wolves 114, Grizzlies 105

Memphis, Tenn. – Kirk Snyder had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Al Jefferson added 21 points and 10 boards.

Kings 94, Hornets 91

Sacramento, Calif. – Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter.

Nets 111, Bucks 98

Milwaukee – Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, and Vince Carter added 21 as New Jersey beat Milwaukee, spoiling Bucks general manager John Hammond’s first game watching his new team play.

Bostjan Nachbar scored all 15 of his points in the second half for New Jersey, which won for only the second time in eight games.

Jazz 124, Nuggets 97

Salt Lake City – Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 19 points and 11 assists, and Utah beat Denver to strengthen its hopes of home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Warriors 122, Clippers 116

Oakland, Calif. – Baron Davis had 25 points and nine assists, Stephen Jackson added 28 points, and Golden State kept its waning playoff hopes realistic. Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins scored 17 points apiece for the Warriors.