The Mavericks extended their winning streak on Monday night, while lengthening Cleveland’s historic losing streak.

- Charlotte 94, Boston 89
Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +1.9, Celtics -1.9

The Charlotte Bobcats (22-29) outlasted the Boston Celtics (38-13) on Monday night despite losing Stephen Jackson to an ejection in the first half. Gerald Wallace starred with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Shaun Livingston posted 18 points and three assists and Gerald Henderson scored 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting off the bench. Charlotte outrebounded Boston by 13 and had a nine-point edge in the fourth quarter. Ray Allen scored a game-high 25 points, Rajon Rondo tallied 10 points and 14 assists and Paul Pierce added 22 points and six rebounds.

 Game FIC Scores
Gerald Wallace, Charlotte – 18.3
Kevin Garnett, Boston – 16.5
Ray Allen, Boston – 13.4
Shaun Livingston, Charlotte – 11.3

- Minnesota 104, New Orleans 92
Team FIC Differential: Timberwolves +8.8, Hornets -8.8

The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-39) used a 15-point edge in the second quarter to knock off the New Orleans Hornets (32-21) at New Orleans Arena. Kevin Love led with 27 points and 17 rebounds, Jonny Flynn tallied 13 points and six assists and Michael Beasley put up 14 points and five boards. Minnesota went 25-for-25 from the foul line and held New Orleans to 41.7% shooting. David West scored a team-high 18 points, Chris Paul posted 17 points and 13 assists and Marco Belinelli helped with 15 points on 6-for-16 shooting.

Game FIC Scores
Kevin Love, Minnesota – 27.3
Chris Paul, New Orleans – 24.0
Anthony Tolliver, Minnesota – 12.3
David West, New Orleans – 7.3

- L.A. Lakers 93, Memphis 84
Team FIC Differential: Lakers +22.5, Grizzlies -22.5

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-16) edged the Memphis Grizzlies (27-26). Kobe Bryant led with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Lamar Odom posted 15 points and 11 boards and Pau Gasol totaled 17 points and nine rebounds. Los Angeles attempted 18 more foul shots and held Memphis to 39.8% shooting. Sam Young scored a game-high 22 points, Rudy Gay tallied 18 points and eight rebounds and Marc Gasol chipped in 10 points and 12 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores
Lamar Odom, L.A. Lakers – 16.9
Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers – 15.6
Rudy Gay, Memphis – 13.8
Mike Conley, Memphis – 10.1

- Dallas 99, Cleveland 96
Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +6.3, Cavaliers -6.3

The Dallas Mavericks (36-15) won their ninth straight game while handing the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-44) their 25th consecutive loss. Jason Terry scored 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Tyson Chandler tallied 10 points and 11 rebounds and Shawn Marion recorded 17 points and 10 boards off the bench. Dallas had a +8 rebounding differential while shooting just 41% from the floor. J.J. Hickson starred with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Ramon Sessions posted 19 points and 13 assists and Antawn Jamison added 18 points and 11 boards.

Game FIC Scores
Ramon Sessions, Cleveland – 25.1
J.J. Hickson, Cleveland – 18.3
Jason Terry, Dallas – 16.1
Jason Kidd, Dallas – 12.5

- Houston 108, Denver 103
Team FIC Differential: Rockets +20.5, Nuggets -20.5

The Denver Nuggets (30-22) attempted a fourth-quarter comeback, but didn’t have enough against the Houston Rockets (25-28). Kevin Martin had 37 points and seven assists, Chuck Hayes tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds and Luis Scola put up 25 points and eight boards. Denver won the rebounding battle by 10, but turned the ball over 20 times. Carmelo Anthony excelled with 50 points (16-for-24) and 11 rebounds, Al Harrington posted 10 points and seven boards and Ty Lawson contributed 19 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Game FIC Scores
Carmelo Anthony, Denver – 32.8
Kevin Martin, Houston – 22.5
Luis Scola, Houston – 15.8
Ty Lawson, Denver – 9.8

- Portland 109, Chicago 103
Team FIC Differential: Trail Blazers +20.8, Bulls -20.8

LaMarcus Aldridge led the Portland Trail Blazers (28-24) to an impressive win over the Chicago Bulls (34-16) at the Rose Garden. Aldridge had 42 points and eight rebounds, Andre Miller posted 27 points and 11 assists and Rudy Fernandez scored 18 points on 4-for-9 shooting off the bench. Portland hit 51.5% of their shots, while Chicago had a +10 rebounding differential. Carlos Boozer had 17 points and 12 rebounds, Derrick Rose tallied 36 points and six assists and Kyle Korver added 14 points and six boards in 24 minutes.

Game FIC Scores
Andre Miller, Portland – 30.1
LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland – 28.0
Carlos Boozer, Chicago – 17.3
Derrick Rose, Chicago – 14.5

- Utah 107, Sacramento 104
Team FIC Differential: Jazz +3.2, Kings -3.2

The Utah Jazz (31-22) escaped Arco Arena with a win over the Sacramento Kings (12-36) on Monday night. Al Jefferson scored 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting, Deron Williams tallied 21 points and nine assists and Paul Millsap put up 18 points and six boards. Utah forced 20 turnovers and held Sacramento to 17 points in the fourth quarter. DeMarcus Cousins starred with 25 points and 14 rebounds, Omri Casspi posted 10 points and seven boards and Tyreke Evans had 21 points and four assists on 9-for-16 shooting.

Game FIC Scores
Deron Williams, Utah – 18.5
DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento – 16.5
Al Jefferson, Utah – 11.8
Samuel Dalembert, Sacramento – 10.9

- Phoenix 104, Golden State 92
Team FIC Differential: Suns +21.8, Warriors -21.8

The Phoenix Suns (24-25) jumped out to an early lead and held on against the Golden State Warriors (22-28). Channing Frye had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Steve Nash posted 14 points and 15 assists and Marcin Gortat helped with eight points and nine boards off the bench. Phoenix went 13-for-30 from three-point land, while Golden State was just 2-for-18. Monta Ellis led the way with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, David Lee tallied 16 points and 10 boards and Stephen Curry totaled 15 points and eight dimes in defeat.

Game FIC Scores
Steve Nash, Phoenix – 21.0
Channing Frye, Phoenix – 17.3
Monta Ellis, Golden State – 15.4
David Lee, Golden State – 13.5

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