The Pistons beat the Nuggets on Tuesday night as the Palace of Auburn Hills welcomed Chauncey Billups back for the first time since his infamous November trade.

- Orlando 111, Phoenix 99

Team FIC Differential: Magic +4.7, Suns -4.7

The Magic (44-16) used a 33-18 edge in the fourth quarter to defeat the Suns (34-26) on Tuesday night. Rashad Lewis starred with 29 points and 12 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu posted 22 points and 6 assists, and Dwight Howard chipped in 21 points and 8 boards. Orlando turned the ball over 24 times, but attempted 21 more fouls shots than Phoenix. Jason Richardson led with 27 points and 6 rebounds, Steve Nash returned from an ankle injury with 20 points, 8 assists and 7 boards, and Shaquille O?Neal contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 23.4

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 18.1

Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 16.9

Marcin Gortat, Orlando ? 12.0

- Charlotte 96, Chicago 80

Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +26.2, Bulls -26.2

The Bobcats (26-35) clamped down defensively in their win against the Bulls (27-34) at Time Warner Cable Arena. Raja Bell scored 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Emeka Okafor tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Raymond Felton added 18 points and 9 assists. Charlotte formed 17 turnovers and held Chicago to just 38% shooting. Brad Miller had 13 points and 8 rebounds, Tyrus Thomas posted 14 points and 12 boards, and Ben Gordon turned in 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Bulls.

Game FIC Scores

Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 17.4

Tim Thomas, Chicago ? 17.0

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 14.3

Brad Miller, Chicago ? 10.3

- Detroit 100, Denver 95

Team FIC Differential: Pistons +19.6, Nuggets -19.6

The Pistons (30-29) used a strong fourth quarter to knock off the Nuggets (39-21) in Chauncey Billups? return to Detroit. Tayshaun Prince had 23 points and 5 rebounds, Richard Hamilton posted 21 points and 7 assists, and Anthony McDyess and Rasheed Wallace both added 16 points and 10 boards in the win. Detroit outrebounded Denver by five, as both teams turned the ball over seven times. Billups starred with 34 points, Nene tallied 20 points and 5 rebounds, and J.R. Smith poured in 16 points and 5 boards in the loss. Detroit was without Allen Iverson, while Denver was without Carmelo Anthony.

Game FIC Scores

Antonio McDyess, Detroit ? 21.3

Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 18.5

Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 17.8

Nene, Denver ? 15.0

- New Jersey 99, Milwaukee 95

Team FIC Differential: Nets +4.7, Bucks -4.7

The Nets (27-33) used a ten-point edge to beat the Bucks (29-34) with a huge fourth quarter comeback. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Devin Harris posted 14 points and 11 assists, and Vince Carter turned in 15 points and 6 boards in the win. Milwaukee outrebounded New Jersey by ten, but shot just 38% from the field. Charlie Villanueva starred with 24 points and 17 rebounds, Richard Jefferson tallied 20 points and 5 assists, and Ramon Sessions contributed 19 points and 8 boards for the Bucks.

Game FIC Scores

Brook Lopez, New Jersey ? 23.4

Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee ? 22.3

Devin Harris, New Jersey ? 13.8

Luke Ridnour, Milwaukee ? 12.8

- Golden State 118, Minnesota 94

Team FIC Differential: Warriors +44.6, Timberwolves -44.6

The Warriors (21-39) took a 36-18 lead into the second quarter against the Timberwolves (18-42) and never looked back. Stephen Jackson led with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Andris Biedrins tallied 10 points and 13 boards, and Corey Maggette put up 16 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Golden State forced 18 turnovers, while holding Minnesota to just 35% shooting. Kevin Love starred with 18 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Miller posted 13 points and 11 boards, and Randy Foye turned in 19 points on 5-for-19 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Stephen Jackson, Golden State ? 17.9

Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 17.8

Mike Miller, Minnesota ? 15.4

Kevin Love, Minnesota ? 15.0

- Houston 107, Toronto 97

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +7.5, Raptors -7.5

The Rockets (39-22) used a huge second quarter run to knock off the Raptors (23-39) at the Toyota Center. Luis Scola led with 20 points and 16 rebounds, Yao Ming posted 20 points and 11 boards, and Carl Landry added 22 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. Houston outrebounded Toronto by seven and hit 51% of their shots. Chris Bosh had 25 points and 6 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani tallied 25 points and 8 boards, and Jose Calderon contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists for the struggling Raptors.

Game FIC Scores

Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 22.8

Luis Scola, Houston ? 22.0

Andrea Bargnani, Toronto ? 21.3

Carl Landry, Houston ? 18.3

- Indiana 117, Sacramento 109

Team FIC Differential: Pacers +22.9, Kings -22.9

The Pacers (27-36) got a rare road win on Tuesday night against the Kings (13-49). Jarrett Jack led with 26 points and 7 rebounds, Troy Murphy tallied 23 points, 10 boards and 6 assists, and Travis Diener scored 18 points on 6-for-8 shooting off the bench. Indiana shot 11-for-21 from three-point range and outscored Sacramento by 13 in the first half. Kevin Martin had 21 points on 3-for-12 shooting, Spencer Hawes posted 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Rashad McCants chipped in 20 points and 4 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Troy Murphy, Indiana ? 28.6

Jarrett Jack, Indiana ? 21.3

Rashad McCants, Minnesota ? 17.8

Spencer Hawes, Minnesota ? 11.0

- L.A. Lakers 99, Memphis 89

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +27.9, Grizzles -27.9

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers (49-12) past the Grizzles (15-44) at STAPLES Center. Pau Gasol had 13 points and 8 rebounds, Lamar Odom posted 2 points, 13 boards and 8 assists, and Bryant scored 31 points on 12-for-23 shooting. Los Angeles turned the ball over just ten times and held Memphis to 41% shooting. Marc Gasol starred with 17 points and 14 rebounds, Rudy Gay tallied 14 points, 6 boards and 6 assists, and O.J. Mayo scored 17 points for the Grizzles.

Game FIC Scores

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 26.9

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles ? 18.5

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 14.5

Darrell Arthur, Memphis ? 12.5

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