The Bulls gave themselves a two-game lead over their competition for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a win over the Pistons on Tuesday night.

- Chicago 99, Detroit 91

Team FIC Differential: Bulls +5.0, Pistons -5.0

The game was deadlocked at the half, but the Bulls (34-38) put together a strong third quarter to knock off the Pistons (34-36). Kirk Hinrich led with 24 points and 8 assists, Tyrus Thomas posted 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Joakim Noah added 15 points and 10 boards in the win. Chicago attempted 12 more foul shots than Detroit and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Will Bynum had 20 points and 9 assists, Tayshaun Prince tallied 20 points and 6 dimes, and Antonio McDyess contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Will Bynum, Detroit ? 19.8

Tim Thomas, Chicago ? 17.9

Kirk Hinrich, Chicago ? 17.3

Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 11.6

- L.A. Lakers 107, Oklahoma City 89

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +19.0, Thunder -19.0

The Lakers (56-14) opened up an early lead and never looked back against the Thunder (20-51) on Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant had 19 points and 5 assists, Pau Gasol tallied 14 points, 14 rebounds and 7 dimes, and Lamar Odom turned in 18 points and 6 boards in the win. Los Angeles hit 50% of their shots and forced Oklahoma City to turn the ball over 19 times. Kevin Durant starred with 24 points and 6 rebounds, Nick Collison posted 10 points and 8 boards, and Russell Westbrook chipped in 10 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 16.6

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 15.0

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 13.6

Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 12.5

- San Antonio 107, Golden State 106

Team FIC Differential: Spurs +11.1, Warriors -11.1

Roger Mason Jr. made a jumper to push the Spurs (46-24) past the Warriors (25-46) at the AT&T Center. Tony Parker led with 30 points and 10 assists, Tim Duncan posted 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Mason scored 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting. Golden State grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, but San Antonio shot 51% from the field. Monta Ellis had 27 points and 5 rebounds, Stephen Jackson tallied 18 points and 8 boards, and Anthony Randolph put up 13 points and 9 rebounds for the Warriors.

Game FIC Scores

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 22.9

Tony Parker, San Antonio ? 20.4

Anthony Randolph, Golden State ? 16.8

Monta Ellis, Golden State ? 12.4

- Utah 99, Houston 86

Team FIC Differential: Jazz +20.1, Rockets -20.1

The Jazz (44-26) outscored the Rockets (47-26) in each of the game?s quarters on Tuesday night. Deron Williams had 19 points and 12 assists, Paul Millsap tallied 15 points and 9 rebounds, and Ronnie Brewer added 17 points and 6 boards in the victory. Houston outrebounded Utah by 10, but shot just 34% from the field. Aaron Brooks scored a game-high 20 points, Yao Ming tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Ron Artest contributed 13 points, 11 boards and 7 assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Deron Williams, Utah ? 19.8

Ronnie Brewer, Utah ? 18.6

Luis Scola, Houston ? 14.8

Shane Battier, Houston ? 14.5

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