The Blazers, without star Brandon Roy, handed the Celtics their third loss in four games on Tuesday night.

- Atlanta 110, Indiana 104

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +13.2, Pacers -13.2

The Hawks (21-10) held off the Pacers (10-21) in the fourth quarter to move more than ten games over .500. Joe Johnson had 27 points and 7 rebounds; Josh Smith posted 24 points and 6 boards; and Al Horford turned in 12 points and 14 rebounds. Atlanta outrebounded Indiana by seven and limited the home team to 42% shooting. Danny Granger led with 25 points and 7 rebounds; Troy Murphy tallied 10 points and 14 boards; and Jarrett Jack scored 22 points in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Joe Johnson, Atlanta ? 17.3

Jeff Foster, Indiana ? 17.3

Al Horford, Atlanta ? 16.0

Troy Murphy, Indiana ? 15.5

- New York 93, Charlotte 89

Team FIC Differential: Knicks +2.7, Bobcats -2.7

The Knicks (12-18) jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first quarter and withstood a late charge to defeat the Bobcats (11-21). Wilson Chandler led with 19 points and 7 rebounds; Chris Duhon tallied 15 points and 8 boards; and David Lee contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds in the win. Both teams shot 42%, but New York grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Gerald Wallace starred with 21 points and 6 rebounds; Raymond Felton posted 12 points, 8 boards, and 8 assists; and Emeka Okafor added 13 points and 15 rebounds.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Duhon, New York ? 17.5

David Lee, New York ? 17.3

Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 14.3

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 12.9

- Miami 104, Cleveland 95

Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +20.4, Heat -20.4

The Heat (17-13) jumped out to a 16-point lead after two quarters and handed the Cavaliers (26-5) a rare loss. Dwyane Wade had 21 points and 12 assists; Shawn Marion posted 14 points and 11 rebounds; and Mario Chalmers added 21 points and 8 dimes in the win. Miami outrebounded Cleveland by nine and went 11-for-18 from three-point line. LeBron James led with 38 points and 7 assists on his 24th birthday; Delonte West scored 20 points; and Maurice Williams turned in 10 points and 5 dimes in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Mario Chalmers, Miami ? 27.0

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 19.3

Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 15.5

Delonte West, Cleveland ? 11.6

- New Orleans 97, Washington 85

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +26.8, Wizards -26.8

The two teams were tied at halftime, but the Hornets (19-9) used a strong second half to knock off the Wizards (6-24). Chris Paul had a triple-double with 15 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds; Rasual Butler scored 21 points; and David West turned in 20 points and 6 boards. Both teams shot 45% from the field, but New Orleans outrebounded Washington by three and shot 21-for-26 from the free throw line. Antawn Jamison led with 22 points and 12 rebounds; Mike James posted 16 points and 7 assists; and Andray Blatche added 11 points and 4 boards for the Wizards.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 24.9

Rasual Butler, New Orleans ? 12.5

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 11.0

Mike James, Washington ? 9.5

- Phoenix 101, Memphis 89

Team FIC Differential: Suns +18.2, Grizzlies -18.2

The Suns (18-12) outscored the Grizzlies (10-22) by 20 points in the fourth quarter to record a comeback victory. Leandro Barbosa had 28 points and 4 assists; Shaquille O?Neal posted 24 points and 12 rebounds; and Louis Amundson contributed 10 points and 9 boards. Phoenix limited Memphis to 39% shooting and outrebounded the home team by eighteen. Marc Gasol had 16 points and 11 rebounds; Hakim Warrick scored 25 points; and Rudy Gay contributed 14 points and 5 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 20.5

Grant Hill, Phoenix ? 18.4

Hakim Warrick, Memphis ? 17.3

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 16.5

- Dallas 107, Minnesota 100

Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +22.1, Timberwolves -22.1

The Mavericks (19-12) used a 34-16 run over the final twelve minutes to beat the Timberwolves (6-25). Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and 13 rebounds; Jason Kidd posted 14 points, 16 assists, and 7 boards; and Jason Terry scored 29 points off the bench. Minnesota shot 49%, but turned the ball over four more times than Dallas. Al Jefferson led with 21 points and 9 rebounds; Sebastian tallied 14 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists; and Ryan Gomes scored 19 points for the struggling Wolves.

Game FIC Scores

Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 30.0

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 20.5

Sebastian Telfair, Minnesota ? 12.3

Al Jefferson, Minnesota ? 11.6

- Milwaukee 100, San Antonio 98

Team FIC Differential: Bucks +10.7, Spurs -10.7

The Bucks (15-17) recorded a huge upset over the Spurs (20-11) on Tuesday night thanks to double-doubles from Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut. Luke Ridnour had 21 points and 5 assists; Bogut tallied 20 points and 13 rebounds; and Redd turned in 24 points and 10 boards. Milwaukee shot 52% from the field and outrebounded San Antonio by thirteen. Tim Duncan led with 21 points and 6 rebounds; Michael Finley scored 20 points; and Tony Parker tallied 19 points and 5 assists in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee ? 24.0

Michael Redd, Milwaukee ? 20.0

Michael Finley, San Antonio ? 17.8

Tony Parker, San Antonio ? 17.5

- Portland 91, Boston 86

Team FIC Differential: Blazers +15, Celtics -15

The Blazers (20-12) used a strong second half to hand the Celtics (28-5) their third loss in four games. Steve Blake scored a team-high 21 points, LaMarcus Aldridge posted 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Greg Oden added 13 points and 11 boards. Portland outrebounded Boston by fifteen and limited the defending champions to 40% shooting. Paul Pierce had 28 points, Kevin Garnett tallied 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo contributed 13 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the Celtics.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 15.3

Paul Pierce, Boston ? 15.1

Greg Oden, Portland ? 14.1

Steve Blake, Portland ? 13.8

- Sacramento 92, L.A. Clippers 90

Team FIC Differential: Kings +0.5, Clippers -0.5

Brad Miller hit a pair of free throws in the final minute to give the Kings (8-24) a thrilling win over the Clippers (8-22). Kevin Martin had 20 points and 5 rebounds; Brad Miller tallied 15 points and 13 boards; and rookie Jason Thompson added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Both teams shot under 40%, but Sacramento outrebounded Los Angeles by six. Eric Gordon scored a game-high 24 points; Marcus Camby posted 15 points and 24 rebounds; and Baron Davis turned in 11 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists on 3-for-17 shooting.

Game FIC Scores

Marcus Camby, Los Angeles ? 28.1

Paul Davis, Los Angeles ? 14.5

Brad Miller, Sacramento ? 13.5

Mikki Moore, Sacramento ? 9.8

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The Pistons ended the Magic's 7-game win streak with an impressive victory at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Monday night.

- Atlanta 109, Denver 91

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +27.8, Nuggets -27.8

The Hawks (20-10) defeated the Nuggets (20-12) thanks to strong performances from all five of their starters. Joe Johnson had 25 points and 7 assists; Al Horford tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds; and Mike Bibby added 20 points and 9 dimes. Atlanta outrebounded Denver by seventeen and went 12-for-23 from behind the three-point line. Kenyon Martin led with 19 points; Carmelo Anthony posted 16 points and 4 rebounds; and Chauncey Billups contributed 11 points and 5 assists.

Game FIC Scores

Mike Bibby, Atlanta ? 20.6

Joe Johnson, Atlanta ? 17.0

Anthony Carter, Denver ? 12.0

Kenyon Martin, Denver ? 10.0

- Detroit 88, Orlando 82

Team FIC Differential: Pistons +19.3, Magic ? 19.3

After a strong first half the Pistons (18-11) held on and knocked off the Magic (24-7) at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Rodney Stuckey led with 19 points and 5 rebounds; Rasheed Wallace posted 16 points and 6 boards; and Antonio McDyess added 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists off the bench. Detroit outrebounded Orlando by seven and limited them to just 40% shooting. Rashard Lewis led with 23 points and 6 assists; Dwight Howard tallied 18 points and 18 rebounds; and Hedo Turkoglu turned in 14 points, 8 dimes, and 5 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 22.1

Antonio McDyess, Detroit ? 15.0

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 15.0

Allen Iverson, Detroit ? 13.5

- Chicago 100, New Jersey 87

Team FIC Differential: Bulls +24.6, Nets -24.6

Derrick Rose led the Bulls (14-17) past the Nets (15-16) on Monday night. Ben Gordon scored 24 points; Larry Hughes tallied 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists off the bench; and Rose had 21 points and 13 dimes. Chicago shot 47%, while limiting New Jersey to just 40% on the night. Vince Carter starred with 31 points; Devin Harris posted 26 points and 5 assists; and rookie Brook Lopez contributed 9 points and 8 rebounds for the Nets.

Game FIC Scores

Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 23.8

Vince Carter, New Jersey ? 16.3

Larry Hughes, Chicago ? 15.5

Devin Harris, New Jersey ? 11.3

- Minnesota 108, Memphis 98 (OT)

Team FIC Differential: Timberwolves +6, Grizzlies -6

The Timberwolves (6-24) dominated in overtime to notch a win over the Grizzlies (10-21) at Target Center. Al Jefferson starred with 38 points and 16 rebounds; Kevin Love tallied 17 points and 7 boards; and Randy Foye added 15 points and 5 assists. Minnesota shot 49% and outrebounded Memphis by six. O.J. Mayo scored 23 points; Kyle Lowry posted 14 points and 12 assists; and Hakim Warrick turned in 12 points and 8 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Al Jefferson, Minnesota ? 25.4

Kyle Lowry, Memphis ? 18.0

Randy Foye, Minnesota ? 15.4

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 12.0

- Phoenix 110, Oklahoma City 102

Team FIC Differential: Suns +11.9, Thunder ? 11.9

The game was close, but the Suns (17-12) did just enough to defeat the Thunder (3-29) on Monday night at Ford Center. Shaquille O?Neal starred with 28 points and 12 rebounds; Jason Richardson scored 20 points; and Matt Barnes had 19 points and 6 boards off the bench. Both teams shot over 50% from the field, but Phoenix narrowly won the rebounding and turnover battles. Russell Westbrook led with 31 points and 5 assists; Jeff Green posted 22 points and 11 rebounds; and Kevin Durant added 18 points and 8 boards for the Thunder. Back spasms limited Steve Nash to just 9 minutes.

Game FIC Scores

Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 24.3

Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 21.3

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 16.6

Matt Barnes, Phoenix ? 12.4

- Washington 89, Houston 87

Team FIC Differential: Washington +14.8, Rockets -14.8

The Wizards (6-23) outlasted the Rockets (20-12) to record a rare victory. Antawn Jamison had 30 points and 12 rebounds; Andray Blatche tallied 16 points, 8 boards, and 5 assists; and Nick Young scored 14 points. Washington outrebounded Houston by two and limited the home team to 40% shooting. Ron Artest led with 20 points; Tracy McGrady posted 15 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds; and Luis Scola contributed 16 points and 5 boards for the Rockets.

Game FIC Scores

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 23.5

Dominic McGuire, Washington ? 13.2

Tracy McGrady, Houston ? 12.2

Luis Scola, Houston ? 11.5

- Utah 112, Philadelphia 95

Team FIC Differential: Jazz +29.8, 76ers -29.8

The Jazz (19-14) outscored the 76ers (12-18) in all four quarters on Monday night to move five games over .500 on the season. Deron Williams led with 27 points and 6 assists; Andrei Kirilenko posted 16 points and 13 rebounds; and Mehmet Okur contributed 19 points and 10 boards. Utah shot 51%, while limiting Philadelphia to 1-for-9 shooting from downtown. Andre Iguodala had 17 points and 6 rebounds; Andre Miller tallied 13 points and 8 assists; and Thaddeus Young turned in 17 points and 7 boards.

Game FIC Scores

Andrei Kirilenko, Utah ? 23.5

Deron Williams, Utah ? 20.1

Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 12.6

Thaddeus Young, Philadelphia ? 12.0

- Golden State 117, Toronto 111

Team FIC Differential: Warriors +11.8, Raptors -11.8

The Warriors (10-23) used a key run in the second quarter to beat the Raptors (12-19) at ORACLE Arena. Stephen Jackson had 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Marco Belinelli posted 23 points and 6 dimes; and Andris Biedrins added 13 points, 15 boards, and 5 blocks. Golden State shot 50% and outrebounded Toronto by ten. Chris Bosh starred with 30 points and 14 rebounds; Jose Calderon tallied 21 points and 16 assists; and Joey Graham contributed 11 points and 5 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 27.3

Chris Bosh, Toronto ? 22.5

Stephen Jackson, Golden State ? 22.3

Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 20.1

? 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)

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The Celtics won their 18th straight game on Sunday night, moving them a step closer to history as they continue their dominant start to the season.

- Atlanta 85, Detroit 78

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +9.9, Pistons -9.9

The Hawks (16-10) held on against the Pistons (14-10) on Sunday after an important 30-16 second quarter edge. Mike Bibby led with 27 points and 5 assists; Joe Johnson tallied 19 points, 7 dimes, and 5 rebounds; and Al Horford added 11 points and 11 boards in the win. Atlanta outrebounded Detroit by six and attempted fifteen more foul shots. Rodney Stuckey had 20 points and 9 rebounds; Rasheed Wallace posted 20 points and 5 boards; and Richard Hamilton scored 16 points for the Pistons. Allen Iverson contributed 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting.

Game FIC Scores

Mike Bibby, Atlanta ? 24.8

Rodney Stuckey, Detroit ? 18.9

Al Horford, Atlanta ? 16.5

Rasheed Wallace, Detroit ? 14.8

- Boston 124, New York 105

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +43.7, Knicks -43.7

The Celtics (25-2) won their eighteenth straight game on Sunday night over the visiting Knicks (11-15). Rajon Rondo led with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists; Kendrick Perkins posted 12 points and 12 boards; and Ray Allen added 18 points. Boston shot a blistering 65% from the field and outrebounded New York by twenty-four at TD Banknorth Garden. Quentin Richardson had 29 points; Chris Duhon tallied 20 points and 10 assists; and Nate Robinson added 22 points off the bench for the Knicks in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 24.4

Quentin Richardson, New York ? 18.1

David Lee, New York ? 17.4

Ray Allen, Boston ? 16.8

- Dallas 97, Washington 86

Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +22.4, Wizards -22.4

The Mavericks (15-11) used a strong fourth quarter to put away the Wizards (4-21) at Verizon Center. Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 9 rebounds; Jason Terry posted 25 points; and James Singleton added 8 points and 13 boards in the win. Dallas limited Washington to 39% shooting and outrebounded the home team by five. Antawn Jamison led with 22 points and 8 rebound;, Caron Butler tallied 18 points and 6 boards; and Mike James contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists for the struggling Wizards.

Game FIC Scores

James Singleton, Dallas ? 14.8

Erick Dampier, Dallas ? 14.8

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 11.8

Caron Butler, Washington ? 11.6

- Cleveland 102, Oklahoma City 91

Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +18.7, Thunder -18.7

The Cavaliers (23-4) outscored the Thunder (3-25) in every quarter on their way to an 11-point win on Sunday night at Ford Center. LeBron James had 31 points and 7 assists; Mo Williams posted 20 points and 5 rebounds; and Delonte West added 18 points in the victory. Cleveland shot 56% for the game while Oklahoma City won the rebounding battle by eight. Kevin Durant had 26 points and 5 rebounds; rookie Russell Westbrook tallied 24 points, 11 assists, and 6 boards; and Jeff Green added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 23.2

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 18.6

Delonte West, Cleveland ? 16.2

Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 12.2

? 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)

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The Celtics know better than to overlook the Hawks after the team almost ousted them in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

"Oh, for sure we know they're better," said Kendrick Perkins of the Hawks. "I saw them knock off Cleveland's winning streak, so we know we've got our hands full. They're a great team."

Paul Pierce suffered a left knee contusion against the Jazz on Monday but expects to play.

"This is going to be a whole different ballclub than we saw last year during the regular season," Pierce said. "It's going to be more like the team we saw in the playoffs. We have to come with our 'A' game or we won't be walking out of there with a win. The way they're playing at home (9-1), they're playing at a high level."

Monday's NBA action was highlighted by a number of strong fourth quarter efforts, including a few comebacks, that led to victories.

- Atlanta 83, Charlotte 79

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +23.1, Bobcats -23.1

Tied after three quarters, the Hawks (15-9) used a 15-11 edge in a low-scoring fourth to defeat the Bobcats (7-18). Joe Johnson had 28 points and 8 assists; Al Horford tallied 12 points and 14 rebounds; and Mike Bibby added 14 points and 6 assists. Charlotte shot just 38%, while Atlanta outrebounded them by fourteen. Boris Diaw scored 25 points; Gerald Wallace posted 11 points and 10 rebounds; and Emeka Okafor added 10 points and 11 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Joe Johnson, Atlanta ? 24.1

Al Horford, Atlanta ? 15.3

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 11.5

Gerald Wallace, Charlotte ? 11.0

- Indiana 118, Washington 98

Team FIC Differential: Pacers +35.7, Washington -35.7

The Pacers (8-16) used a strong fourth quarter to beat the Wizards (4-18) and end a lengthy losing streak. Danny Granger starred with 27 points and 9 rebounds; Marquis Daniels posted 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists; and Jeff Foster added 9 points and 11 rebounds. Indiana outrebounded Washington by fourteen and limited the home team to just 41% shooting. Antawn Jamison led with 26 points and 15 rebounds; Caron Butler had 26 points and 8 boards; and Andray Blatche scored 19 points.

Game FIC Scores

Danny Granger, Indiana ? 22.5

Marquis Daniels, Indiana ? 20.6

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 20.6

Caron Butler, Washington ? 16.8

- New Jersey 94, Toronto 87

Team FIC Differential: Nets +9.2, Raptors -9.2

The Nets (12-11) outscored the Raptors (10-14) by fourteen in the final quarter to comeback and win at Air Canada Centre. Vince Carter had 20 points and 10 rebounds; Devin Harris tallied 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists; and rookie Ryan Anderson added 21 points and 9 boards off the bench. New Jersey shot just 38%, but outrebounded Toronto by eighteen. Chris Bosh had 17 points and 9 rebounds; Jose Calderon added 15 points and 8 assists; and Jamario Moon contributed 10 points and 9 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Ryan Anderson, New Jersey ? 16.8

Devin Harris, New Jersey ? 15.9

Chris Bosh, Toronto ? 12.5

Jason Kapono, Toronto ? 12.0

- Boston 100, Utah 91

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +16.5, Jazz -16.5

Rajon Rondo took over the fourth quarter as the Celtics (23-2) defeated the Jazz (15-11) at TD Banknorth Garden. Kendrick Perkins had 15 points and 14 rebounds; Kevin Garnett posted 19 points and 10 boards; and Rondo contributed 25 points, 9 rebounds and, 8 assists. Boston outrebounded Utah by twenty and attempted twelve more foul shots. Paul Millsap dominated with 32 points and 10 rebounds; Deron Williams had 15 points and 7 assists; and Andrei Kirilenko scored 12 points off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Paul Millsap, Utah ? 21.6

Kevin Garnett, Boston ? 21.4

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 19.9

Deron Williams, Utah ? 11.3

- Milwaukee 98, Miami 83

Team FIC Differential: Bucks +17.8, Heat -17.8

The Bucks (11-15) jumped out to an early lead and didn?t look back against the Heat (12-12) in South Beach on Monday night. Michael Redd led with 21 points; Andrew Bogut posted 20 points and 11 rebounds; and Charlie Villanueva added 20 points and 6 boards off the bench. Both teams shot 44%, but Milwaukee outrebounded Miami by ten and shot 8-for-19 from three-point land. Rookie Mario Chalmers starred with 20 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, Dwyane Wade tallied 15 points and 8 dimes; and Shawn Marion added 15 points and 5 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee ? 17.8

Michael Redd, Milwaukee ? 17.4

Mario Chalmers, Miami ? 16.9

Shawn Marion, Miami ? 11.5

- Denver 98, Dallas 88

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +8.6, Mavericks -8.6

The Nuggets (17-7) used a strong fourth quarter to hold off the Mavericks (13-10) at American Airlines Center. Carmelo Anthony had 23 points and 8 rebounds; Nene posted 12 points and 9 rebounds; and J.R. Smith added 25 points off the bench. Denver held Dallas to 34% shooting and went 10-for-19 from three-point land. Dirk Nowitzki led with 27 points and 10 rebounds; Jose Juan Barea had 12 points and 9 assists; and Jason Kidd scored 19 points off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 16.2

J.R. Smith, Denver ? 15.9

Erick Dampier, Dallas ? 13.5

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 13.1

- Phoenix 111, New York 103

Team FIC Differential: Suns +14, Knicks -14

The Suns (15-10) jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter and didn?t look back against the Knicks (11-13). Shaquille O?Neal had 23 points and 12 rebounds; Amare Stoudemire tallied 21 points and 15 boards; and Steve Nash added 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Phoenix outrebounded New York by five and attempted ten more free throws. Nate Robinson led the Knicks with 27 points and 9 rebounds; Al Harrington posted 24 points and 7 boards; and David Lee added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the tough loss.

Game FIC Scores

Nate Robinson, New York ? 20.5

Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 19.5

David Lee, New York ? 16.4

Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 16.3

- Sacramento 118, Minnesota 103

Team FIC Differential: Kings +29.1, Timberwolves -29.1

The Kings (7-18) won their first game without Reggie Theus at the helm, defeating the Timberwolves (4-20) rather easily. Francisco Garcia led with 21 points and 5 assists; Spencer Hawes had 15 points and 10 rebounds; and John Salmons contributed 17 points. Sacramento shot 50% while holding Minnesota to just 41% on the night. Al Jefferson had 22 points and 7 rebounds; Rashad McCants scored 21 points; and rookie Kevin Love added 7 points and 15 boards for the Wolves.

Game FIC Scores

Francisco Garcia, Sacramento ? 16.8

Spencer Hawes, Sacramento ? 14.5

Kevin Ollie, Minnesota ? 12.4

Al Jefferson, Minnesota ? 12.3

- Orlando 109, Golden State 98

Team FIC Differential: Magic +22.3, Warriors -22.3

No Dwight Howard, no problem. The Magic (19-6) outscored the Warriors (7-18) in all four quarters on their way to yet another win. Jameer Nelson scored 32 points; Rashard Lewis tallied 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists;and Marcin Gortat contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds. Orlando outrebounded Golden State by three and shot 10-for-20 from behind the three-point line. Andris Biedrins starred with 23 points and 9 rebounds; Marco Belinelli posted 19 points and 6 assists; and Stephen Jackson added 12 points and 7 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 22.0

Jameer Nelson, Orlando ? 18.9

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 18.8

Marco Belinelli, Golden State ? 16.1

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The Hawks (14-9) outlasted the Cavaliers (20-4) on Saturday night to end the team's eleven-game winning streak.

Cleveland, who lost 97-92 to Atlanta, was looking to set a new franchise record for consecutive victories.

Mike Bibby led with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Marvin Williams tallied 19 points and 7 boards, and Joe Johnson added 17 points and 8 dimes for Atlanta.

The Hawks had a double-digit lead in the third quarter, but the Cavaliers rallied to make it a battle in the final moments.

LeBron James starred with 33 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds, Mo Williams scored 26 points, and Anderson Varejao contributed 11 points and 8 boards in the loss.

Jared Jeffries is expected to return to the Knicks on Friday night when the team takes on the Hawks.

Jeffries has yet to play this season after injuring himself during training camp.

"We'll mostly want him to be diving to the basket," Coach Mike D'Antoni said, "getting the ball moving and being kind of a glue, being another point guard on the floor."