The Houston Rockets' Steve Francis wears a jacket in support of president-elect Barack Obama as Francis and teammate Yao Ming, right, join the team huddle before a game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday in Houston. NBA on page 4B.

Suns 114, Nets 86

East Rutherford, N.J. – Raja Bell hit all six of his three-pointers and scored 22 points for Phoenix.

Mavericks 98, Spurs 81

San Antonio – Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points, Jason Terry added 29 in his first start of the season, and Dallas sent the Spurs to their first 0-3 record in 35 years.

Celtics 103, Rockets 99

Houston – Ray Allen scored 29 points, Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Celtics shut down Ron Artest and Yao Ming in a victory over the Rockets.