The NBA returned to action on Tuesday night in grand fashion, including a pair of overtime games and a game-winning shot by Chris Paul.

- Indiana 100, Philadelphia 91

Team FIC Differential: Pacers +6.7, 76ers -6.7

The Pacers (22-33) used a strong run in the third quarter to put away the 76ers (27-25) at Conseco Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Danny Granger starred with 20 points and 10 rebounds, T.J. Ford posted 14 points and 7 assists, and Troy Murphy added 17 points and 7 boards in the win. Indiana outrebounded Philadelphia by five and held them to 38% shooting. Andre Iguodala had 20 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds, Reggie Evan tallied 8 points and 11 boards off the bench, and Thaddeus Young chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds for the Sixers.

Game FIC Scores

Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 16.6

Danny Granger, Indiana ? 15.9

Thaddeus Young, Philadelphia ? 14.1

Jarrett Jack, Indiana ? 12.3

- Orlando 107, Charlotte 102 (OT)

Team FIC Differential: Magic +13.7, Bobcats -13.7

They needed overtime, but the Magic (38-13) still knocked off the Bobcats (21-31). Dwight Howard starred with 45 points, 19 rebounds and 8 blocks, Hedo Turkoglu tallied 13 points, 7 assists and 5 boards, and Rashard Lewis contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds. Orlando shot twenty more free throws Charlotte, who led often in the fourth quarter. Raymond Felton led with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Emeka Okafor posted 14 points and 9 boards, and Boris Diaw added 14 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 38.8

Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 20.0

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 11.9

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 11.8

- Washington 111, Minnesota 103

Team FIC Differential: Wizards +8.5, Timberwolves -8.5

The Wizards (12-42) used a 35-27 edge over the final twelve minutes to beat the Timberwolves (17-35) at the Verizon Center. Antawn Jamison had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Caron Butler posted 17 points, 6 assists and 5 boards, and Andray Blatche turned in 14 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. Washington hit 51% of their shots, while holding Minnesota to just 40% from the field. Randy Foye led with 23 points, Kevin Love tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Mike Miller chipped in 18 points, 8 boards and 6 assists in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Mike Miller, Minnesota ? 18.9

Caron Butler, Washington ? 16.3

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 15.1

Kevin Love, Minnesota ? 14.5

- Milwaukee 92, Detroit 86

Team FIC Differential: Bucks +0.0, Pistons -0.0

The Pistons (27-25) tried to storm back in the fourth quarter, but the Bucks (27-29) held on for a narrow road win. Richard Jefferson had 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Ramon Sessions tallied 17 points, 9 boards and 7 dimes, and Malik Allen added 14 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. Milwaukee shot just 40% from the field, but committed only five turnovers. Antonio McDyess excelled with 24 points and 14 rebounds, Richard Hamilton scored 22 points on 7-for-19 shooting, and Allen Iverson contributed 10 points, 8 assists and 5 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Antonio McDyess, Detroit ? 24.4

Richard Jefferson, Milwaukee ? 23.1

Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 15.3

Francisco Elson, Milwaukee ? 13.3

- New York 112, San Antonio 107 (OT)

Team FIC Differential: Knicks +8.6, Spurs -8.6

Nate Robinson starred once again as the Knicks (22-31) defeated the Spurs (35-17) in overtime on Tuesday night. David Lee had 13 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Duhon posted 17 points and 8 assists, and Robinson starred with 32 points and 10 boards. New York shot 47% on the night, while holding San Antonio to 43% at Madison Square Garden. Tim Duncan had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, Roger Mason Jr. tallied 20 points and 6 boards, and Tony Parker turned in 14 points and 7 assists for the Spurs, who were without Manu Ginobili.

Game FIC Scores

Nate Robinson, New York ? 23.9

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 18.9

Chris Duhon, New York ? 17.9

Kurt Thomas, San Antonio ? 11.5

- New Orleans 100, Oklahoma City 98

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +4.5, Thunder -4.5

Chris Paul made a floating jump shot to push the Hornets (30-20) past the Thunder (13-40) mere hours after the teams agreed to a trade. David West had 37 points and 13 rebounds, Rasual Butler tallied 12 points and 8 boards, and Paul added 21 points and 8 assists. New Orleans held Oklahoma City to 42%, but attempted eight fewer foul shots. Kevin Durant exploded for 47 points on 16-for-27 shooting, Jeff Green posted 24 points and 7 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook contributed 12 points, 5 boards and 4 assists in the stunning loss.

Game FIC Scores

David West, New Orleans ? 29.0

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 22.6

Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 18.2

Nenad Krstic, Oklahoma City ? 14.6

- Houston 114, New Jersey 88

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +46.6, Nets -46.6

The Rockets (32-21) outscored the Nets (24-29) in all four quarter en route to a dominating win at the Toyota Center. Yao Ming had 20 points 11 rebounds, Rafer Alston posted 9 points, 11 assists and 5 boards, and Shane Battier turned in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Houston outrebounded New Jersey by twenty-three and held the road team to 39% shooting. Vince Carter starred with 30 points on 10-for-20 shooting, Brook Lopez tallied 21 points and 10 rebounds, Devin Harris struggled through a 4-for-12 shooting performance to post 10 points and 5 assists.

Game FIC Scores

Shane Battier, Houston ? 20.5

Brook Lopez, New Jersey ? 19.6

Yao Ming, Houston ? 16.6

Vince Carter, New Jersey ? 15.1

- Phoenix 140, L.A. Clippers 100

Team FIC Differential: Suns +76.8, Clippers -76.8

The Sun (29-23) shot 62% in Alvin Gentry?s debut, which turned out to be a win over the Clippers (13-41). Leandro Barbosa starred with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Amare Stoudemire tallied 23 points and 5 boards, and Shaquille O?Neal added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Phoenix outrebounded Los Angeles by thirty-seven and attempted fourteen more free throws. Eric Gordon scored 24 points, Fred Jones added 10 points off the bench, and DeAndre Jordan contributed 5 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Leandro Barbosa, Phoenix ? 26.9

Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 16.4

Eric Gordon, Los Angeles ? 9.8

DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles ? 8.4

- Utah 117, Memphis 99

Team FIC Differential: Jazz +32.6, Grizzles -32.6

The Jazz (31-23) used a very strong second half to defeat the Grizzles (15-38) on Tuesday night. C.J. Miles scored 24 points, Deron Williams posted 20 points and 15 assists, and Paul Millsap turned in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Utah hit 49% of their shots and forced Memphis to turn the ball over nineteen times. Rudy Gay returned from a hip injury with 18 points and 6 rebounds, Darko Milicic tallied 15 points and 10 boards, and Mike Conley Jr. added 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Grizzles.

Game FIC Scores

Paul Millsap, Utah ? 18.8

Deron Williams, Utah ? 18.4

Darko Milicic, Memphis ? 18.1

Rudy Gay, Memphis ? 11.8

- L.A. Lakers 96, Atlanta 83

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +31.5, Hawks -31.5

The Lakers (42-10) outscored the Hawks (31-21) by sixteen in the third quarter en route to a big home win. Lamar Odom had 15 points and 20 rebounds, Pau Gasol tallied 12 points, 13 boards and 10 assists, and Kobe Bryant scored 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting. Los Angeles outrebounded Atlanta by twenty-eight and limited the Hawks to 36% shooting. Joe Johnson led with 14 points and 5 assists, Zaza Pachulia posted 8 points and 12 rebounds, and Josh Smith chipped in 13 points on 6-for-11 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles ? 27.0

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 26.3

Zaza Pachulia, Atlanta ? 14.8

Mario West, Atlanta ? 10.3

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