The Nuggets edged past the Bulls in a controversial finish on Tuesday night.
- Orlando 93, Charlotte 81
Team FIC Differential: Magic +17, Bobcats -17
The Orlando Magic (6-2) held off the Charlotte Bobcats (3-4) in the second half for an important road victory. Dwight Howard had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Brandon Bass scored 14 points on 7-for-9 shooting and Vince Carter returned from an ankle injury to add 15 points and four rebounds. Both clubs attempted 14 foul shots, but Charlotte was just 2-for-17 from three-point land. Raymond Felton scored a game-high 18 points, Gerald Wallace posted 13 points and nine rebounds and Boris Diaw contributed 14 points, eight assists and six boards in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 13.3
Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 12.6
Boris Diaw, Charlotte ? 12.3
Brandon Bass, Orlando ? 12.0
- Miami 90, Washington 76
Team FIC Differential: Heat +27.1, Wizards -27.1
The Miami Heat (6-1) remained hot with a win over the Washington Wizards (2-6) on Tuesday night. Dwyane Wade lit up the scoreboard for 41 points, five rebounds and five assists, Michael Beasley tallied 15 points and five boards and Mario Chalmers put up 15 points and five dimes. Miami forced 22 turnovers and went 20-for-26 from the foul line. Gilbert Arenas led with 21 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Brendan Haywood posted 13 points and 11 boards and Andray Blatche totaled 13 points, 10 rebounds and five dimes at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 24.6
Mario Chalmers, Miami ? 13.5
Brendan Haywood, Washington ? 13.0
Andray Blatche, Washington ? 10.4
- Denver 90, Chicago 89
Team FIC Differential: Nuggets -5, Bulls -5
Chauncey Billups hit a free throw with less than one second left to push the Denver Nuggets (6-3) past the Chicago Bulls (5-3) at the United Center. Carmelo Anthony had 20 points and five rebounds, Kenyon Martin posted 15 points and 10 boards and Nene added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Denver shot just 41% and turned the ball over 18 times. Derrick Rose led with 22 points and five assists, Joakim Noah tallied 12 points and 21 rebounds and Luol Deng chipped in 21 points, six boards and five dimes for Chicago. Brad Miller appeared to a hit a game-winner with 0.3 seconds on the clock, but referees waived off the shot.
Game FIC Scores
Joakim Noah, Chicago ? 19.8
Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 16.5
Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 13.8
Kenyon Martin, Denver ? 12.8
- Portland 93, Memphis 79
Team FIC Differential: Trail Blazers +21.9, Grizzlies -21.9
The Portland Trail Blazers (5-3) used a strong second half to pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies (1-7). Brandon Roy had 20 points and seven assists, LaMarcus Aldridge tallied 16 points and 12 rebounds and Greg Oden totaled 14 points and six boards in the win. Portland shot 20-for-23 from the foul line and held Memphis to 37% shooting from the floor. Marc Gasol led with 20 points and eight rebounds, Zach Randolph posted 11 points and 12 boards and O.J. Mayo scored 17 points on 8-for-18 shooting in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 19.8
Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 16.6
Brandon Roy, Portland ? 12.8
Zach Randolph, Memphis ? 10.3
- Dallas 121, Houston 103
Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +31.5, Rockets -31.5
The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) outscored the Houston Rockets (4-2) by 25 points in the second half en route to a big Western Conference victory. Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and six rebounds, Erick Dampier posted 14 points and 20 boards and Jason Terry scored 24 points on 7-for-8 shooting. Dallas hit 55% of their shots and outrebounded Houston by nine. Aaron Brooks scored a team-high 22 points, Kyle Lowry tallied 12 points and five assists and Carl Landry added 19 points on nine shots off the bench.
Game FIC Scores
Erick Dampier, Dallas ? 26.0
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 16.5
Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 15.5
Carl Landry, Houston ? 12.1
- Sacramento 101, Oklahoma City 98
Team FIC Differential: Kings +9.6, Thunder -9.6
The Sacramento Kings (4-4) won a very close game against the Oklahoma City Thunder (3-4) on Tuesday night. Jason Thompson starred with 21 points and 14 rebounds, Spencer Hawes tallied 12 points and eight boards and rookie Tyreke Evans excelled with 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Sacramento outrebounded Oklahoma City by 15 and committed 22 turnovers. Kevin Durant led with 37 points and five rebounds, Nenad Krstic posted 12 points and eight boards and Jeff Green scored 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
Game FIC Scores
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 16.5
Jason Thompson, Sacramento ? 13.8
Spencer Hawes, Sacramento ? 13.3
Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 12.8
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