The Bulls took a one-game lead over the Raptors for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after Sunday's action.

- Orlando 98, Cleveland 92

Team FIC Differential: Magic +29.5, Cavaliers -29.5

The Cleveland Cavaliers (61-20) sat LeBron James, but still hung with the Orlando Magic (57-23) on Sunday afternoon. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Jameer Nelson posted 17 points and eight assists and Rashard Lewis scored 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting. Orlando held Cleveland to 40% shooting as both teams committed 12 turnovers. Maurice Williams led with 19 points and nine assists, Zydrunas Ilgauskas tallied nine points and 12 rebounds and Delonte West contributed 21 points, seven dimes and five boards.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 21.5

Jameer Nelson, Orlando ? 17.5

Maurice Williams, Cleveland ? 16.5

Delonte West, Cleveland ? 16.4

- Portland 91, L.A. Lakers 88

Team FIC Differential: Trail Blazers -2.1, Lakers +2.1

The Portland Trail Blazers (49-31) outscored the Los Angeles Lakers (56-24) by five in the fourth quarter to win a game in which they lost Brandon Roy to a sore knee. LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Andre Miller tallied 15 points and seven assists and Marcus Camby put up 10 points and 17 boards. Portland outrebounded Los Angeles by five and shot 40% from three-point land. Pau Gasol had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Lamar Odom posted 16 points and 15 boards and Kobe Bryant scored 20 points on 8-for-23 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 28.5

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles ? 20.3

Marcus Camby, Portland ? 19.5

LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 14.8

- Miami 111, New York 98

Team FIC Differential: Heat +4.3, Knicks -4.3

The Miami Heat (45-35) used a decisive third quarter to down the New York Knicks (28-52) at Madison Square Garden. Dwyane Wade starred with 32 points, five rebounds and five assists, Udonis Haslem posted 14 points and 10 boards and Michael Beasley chipped in 16 points and seven rebounds. Miami drilled 52% of their shots and committed just 11 turnovers. David Lee had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists, Earl Barron tallied 13 points and 12 boards and Danilo Gallinari helped with 19 points and seven rebounds.

Game FIC Scores

David Lee, New York ? 19.5

Michael Beasley, Miami ? 17.8

Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 15.6

Bill Walker, New York ? 12.5

- Chicago 104, Toronto 88

Team FIC Differential: Bulls +25.7, Raptors -25.7

The Chicago Bulls (39-41) topped the Toronto Raptors (38-42) to take a one-game lead in the race for the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff spot. Derrick Rose had 26 points and seven assists, Joakim Noah tallied 18 points, 19 rebounds and seven dimes and Luol Deng recorded 14 points and seven boards. Chicago held Toronto to 41% shooting and took a 19-point lead into the fourth quarter. Hedo Turkoglu led with six points, 19 rebounds and nine assists, Sonny Weems posted 18 points and five boards and Andrea Bargnani totaled 18 points and five rebounds of his own in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Joakim Noah, Chicago ? 29.5

Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 19.3

Hedo Turkoglu, Toronto ? 19.0

Andrea Bargnani, Toronto ? 10.3

- New Orleans 114, Minnesota 86

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +50.1, Timberwolves -50.1

The New Orleans Hornets (36-45) used a nine-point edge in the final period to pull away from the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-65). Emeka Okafor had 23 points and seven rebounds, Darren Collison posted 17 points, 11 assists and five boards and David West added 10 points, 12 rebounds and seven dimes. New Orleans shot 52%, while holding Minnesota to just 39% on the night. Ryan Gomes scored a team-high 18 points on 4-for-9 shooting (8-for-8 from the line), Kevin Love tallied nine points and six rebounds and Ramon Sessions contributed 17 points on eight shots off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

David West, New Orleans ? 17.3

Emeka Okafor, New Orleans ? 16.6

Ryan Gomes, Minnesota ? 8.3

Ramon Sessions, Minnesota ? 7.0

- Golden State 120, Oklahoma City 117

Team FIC Differential: Warriors +6.6, Thunder -6.6

The Golden State Warriors (25-55) used a strong second half and storm back and notch a win against the playoff-bound Oklahoma City Thunder (49-31). Monta Ellis led with 27 points, Anthony Tolliver tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds and Reggie Williams chipped in 20 points and nine boards. Golden State shot 50%, but Oklahoma City won the rebounding battle by twelve. Kevin Durant excelled with 40 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook posted 20 points and nine assists and James Harden put up 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 28.6

Reggie Williams, Golden State ? 19.9

Stephen Curry, Golden State ? 18.3

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 13.5

- Phoenix 116, Houston 106

Team FIC Differential: Suns +3.7, Rockets -3.7

The Phoenix Suns (52-28) used eight-point advantages in the second and fourth quarters to record a victory against the Houston Rockets (41-39) on Sunday night. Amare Stoudemire starred with 35 points and 13 rebounds, Steve Nash posted 23 points and 11 assists and Goran Dragic scored 10 points on five shots off the bench. Houston outrebounded Phoenix by seven and shot 54% from three-point land, but the Suns forced 18 turnovers. Luis Scola had 30 points and eight rebounds, Chase Budinger tallied 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting and Aaron Brooks recorded 22 points, seven boards and six assists.

Game FIC Scores

Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 24.9

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 21.2

Luis Scola, Houston ? 19.2

Aaron Brooks, Houston ? 15.0

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