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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