The Bulls and Thunder both won on their home floor Thursday night, avoiding an 0-3 hole.

- Chicago 108, Cleveland 106

Team FIC Differential: Bulls +4.3, Cavaliers -4.3

The Chicago Bulls (1-2) held off the Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1) despite a furious charge in the final moments to avoid falling into the dreaded 0-3 hole. Derrick Rose led with 31 points and seven assists, Joakim Noah posted 10 points and 15 rebounds and Kirk Hinrich added 17 points, five boards and five dimes. Chicago shot 50% from the floor, while Cleveland attempted an eye-popping 35 three-pointers. LeBron James starred with 39 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Antawn Jamison tallied 19 points and 11 boards and Maurice Williams scored 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 29.1

Kirk Hinrich, Chicago ? 22.2

Joakim Noah, Chicago ? 20.0

Antawn Jamison, Cleveland ? 12.5

- Oklahoma City 101, L.A. Lakers 106

Team FIC Differential: Thunder +6.5, Lakers -6.5

The Oklahoma City Thunder (1-2) used a strong fourth quarter to notch a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) on Thursday night. Kevin Durant excelled with 29 points and 19 rebounds, Russell Westbrook tallied 27 points and eight boards and James Harden put up 18 points and five rebounds. Oklahoma City hit just 41% of their shots, but won the rebounding battle by fourteen. Kobe Bryant had 24 points and eight assists, Andrew Bynum posted 13 points and seven rebounds and Pau Gasol chipped in 17 points, 15 boards and six dimes in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 22.5

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 22.4

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 17.9

Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles ? 12.6

- Phoenix 108, Portland 89

Team FIC Differential: Suns +19.7, Trail Blazers -19.7

The Phoenix Suns (2-1) jumped out to an early lead and never really looked back against the Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) at the Rose Garden. Jason Richardson excelled with 42 points and eight rebounds, Steve Nash posted 12 points and 10 assists and Amare Stoudemire helped with 20 points and four boards. Phoenix shot 52% on the night and took a 29-point lead into the second half. LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and seven rebounds, Andre Miller tallied 11 points and nine assists and Martell Webster totaled 14 points and eight boards.

Game FIC Scores

Jason Richardson, Phoenix ? 34.0

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 12.4

Marcus Camby, Portland ? 9.8

LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 9.5

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