There were just three games on the schedule in the NBA on Tuesday night, but all were potential (or definite) playoff previews.

- Atlanta 81, Miami 79

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +1.3, Heat -1.3

The Hawks (47-34) edged the Heat (42-39) in a first-round preview on Tuesday night. Ronald Murray led with 17 points and 5 assists, Othello Hunter posted 8 points and 6 rebounds, and Joe Johnson added 9 points on 4-for-7 shooting in just 14 minutes of action. Atlanta attempted 12 more free throws than Miami, who shot 39% from the field. Michael Beasley starred with 23 points and 13 rebounds, Mario Chalmers tallied 13 points and 6 assists, and Dorell Wright contributed 7 points and 8 boards in the loss. Gearing up for the playoffs, Dwyane Wade sat for the Heat and the Hawks rested their starters.

Game FIC Scores

Michael Beasley, Miami ? 19.3

Mario Chalmers, Miami ? 15.0

Flip Murray, Atlanta ? 12.8

Marvin Williams, Atlanta ? 9.3

- Boston 100, Philadelphia 98

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +9.3, 76ers -9.3

The Celtics (61-20) used a strong fourth quarter to edge past the 76ers (40-41) at the Wachovia Center. Paul Pierce scored 31 points on 12-for-16 shooting, Rajon Rondo tallied 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Tony Allen turned in 18 points and 5 assists off the bench. Boston hit 51% of their shots, but turned the ball over four more times than Philadelphia. Andre Iguodala starred with 25 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, Thaddeus Young posted 18 points on sixteen shots, and Andre Miller poured in 15 points, 9 dimes and 6 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Paul Pierce, Boston ? 20.5

Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 17.5

Kendrick Perkins, Boston ? 17.3

Andre Miller, Philadelphia ? 14.0

- L.A. Lakers 125, Utah 112

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +22.4, Jazz -22.4

The Lakers (65-17) trailed by two after the first quarter, but systematically pulled away from the Jazz (48-34) in the second half on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum scored 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Kobe Bryant posted 16 points and 5 assists, and Pau Gasol chipped in 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 dimes in the win. Los Angeles hit 55% of their shots, while Utah attempted 23 more fouls shots than the home team. Deron Williams starred with 25 points and 13 assists, Carlos Boozer tallied 16 points and 9 rebounds, and Andrei Kirilenko scored 20 points off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Deron Williams, Utah ? 22.3

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 21.5

Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles ? 12.6

Ronnie Brewer, Utah ? 9.8

? RealGM calculates the Floor Impact Counter using the following formula: (Points + .75 Defensive Rebounds + Offensive Rebounds + Steals + Assists + Blocks - .75 Field Goal Attempts - .375 Free Throw Attempts - Turnovers - .5 Personal Fouls)

( )'s indicate a negative FIC score.

It is also used to rank players and to determine their ?Reina Value.?
Click here to view the player rankings with the Reina Value for the current season