Boston ? Celtics 98, Pistons 80

Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading Boston past Detroit in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals.

Iverson had 16 points and four assists for Detroit, which fell to 4-3 since he was acquired from Denver for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess. Iverson helped the Pistons beat the previously undefeated Lakers and snap Cleveland’s eight-game win streak, but he hasn’t changed their lot when it comes to the defending NBA champs.

Lakers 105, Suns 92

Phoenix — Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his three-pointers to lead Los Angeles.

Bryant shot only 8-of-23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. Six players reached double figures as Los Angeles improved its record to a league-best 9-1. Radmanovic scored 15, Lamar Odom 13, Jordan Farmar 11, and Andrew Bynum and Trevor Ariza 10 apiece for Los Angeles