The Celtics stretched their road record to 8-1 with a win over the Spurs on Thursday night.

- Boston 90, San Antonio 83

Team FIC Differential: Celtics -18.4, Spurs +18.4

The Boston Celtics (15-4) rode their defense to an impressive win over the San Antonio Spurs (9-7) on Thursday night. Kevin Garnett had 20 points and seven rebounds, Rasheed Wallace scored 13 points and Rajon Rondo added 12 points, 12 assists and six boards. San Antonio outrebounded Boston by 23, but turned the ball over 19 times. Tim Duncan starred with 16 points and 15 rebounds, Tony Parker tallied 17 points and seven assists and DeJuan Blair contributed 18 points and 11 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 19.3

DeJuan Blair, San Antonio ? 18.9

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 14.0

Rasheed Wallace, Boston ? 9.1

- Denver 114, Miami 96

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +20.5, Heat -20.5

The Denver Nuggets (14-5) used a 21-point edge over the second and third quarters to defeat the Miami Heat (10-8) at the Pepsi Center. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting, Chris Andersen tallied nine points and 10 rebounds and Chauncey Billups put up 13 points and seven assists. Denver shot 47% and attempted 12 more foul shots than Miami. Dwyane Wade starred with 25 points and 10 rebounds, Michael Beasley posted 17 points and seven boards and Dorell Wright scored seven points off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Andersen, Denver ? 17.8

Nene, Denver ? 16.0

Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 12.9

Dorell Wright, Miami ? 7.2

- Houston 111, Golden State 109

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +18.1, Warriors -18.1

Aaron Brooks hit a pair of free throws in the final seconds to push the Houston Rockets (11-8) pasted the Golden State Warriors (6-12). Carl Landry had 22 points and nine rebounds, Luis Scola posted 12 points and 13 boards and Brooks totaled 25 points and seven assists. Houston shot 48% and outrebounded Golden State by 12. Monta Ellis starred with 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Anthony Morrow tallied 21 points and five dimes and Vladimir Radmanovic added 20 points, eight boards and six assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Vladimir Radmanovic, Golden State ? 25.0

Shane Battier, Houston ? 22.0

Carl Landry, Houston ? 20.5

Anthony Morrow, Golden State ? 16.4

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