NBA Roundup
Magic 100, Nets 84
Orlando, Fla. – Dwight Howard had 21 points and 13 rebounds as Orlando avenged a one-point loss to New Jersey last month. Vince Carter led the Nets with 18 points, while Jason Kidd had 13 points and seven assists.
Hawks 98, Lakers 95
Atlanta – Joe Johnson scored 28 points, including four free throws in the final 23 seconds. With Atlanta leading 95-93, Kobe Bryant was called for a turnover with eight seconds left. Bryant, pressured by Johnson, lost control of the ball and was called for over-and-back when he regained possession past the midcourt line.
Spurs 85, Wizards 77
Washington – Robert Horry scored seven of his season-high nine points in the 17-4 spurt that gave San Antonio the lead for good. Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and Fabricio Oberto had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs, who are 3-2 on their nine-game rodeo road trip and improved to .500 (11-11) on the road this season.
Pacers 103, Knicks 100
New York – Kareem Rush scored 24 points, and Indiana used a strong defensive effort in the fourth quarter, snapping a seven-game losing streak.
Pistons 100, Heat 95
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Rasheed Wallace had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit. Miami led 22-18 after the first quarter.
Celtics 111, Clippers 100
Boston – Rajon Rondo scored a career-high 24 points to go with eight assists and five rebounds.
Mavericks 107, Bucks 96
Dallas – Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for his first career triple-double.
Jazz 118, Nuggets 115, OT
Denver – Kyle Korver’s 27 points, including four free throws in the final 19 seconds of overtime, sent Utah to its 10th straight victory.
Hornets 132, Suns 130, 2OT
Phoenix – Peja Stojakovic sank a 22-footer at the buzzer.
Sonics 105, Kings 92
Sacramento, Calif. – Earl Watson had 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double.
Blazers 100, Bulls 97
Portland, Ore. – Brandon Roy scored 28 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge scored 18.

