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Redick lifts Magic past Nuggets
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March 29, 2010, Monday
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J.J. Redick had 23 points and career highs of eight assists and seven rebounds in place of an injured Vince Carter as he helped the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Denver Nuggets 103-97 last night.
Redick played a career-high 46 minutes after Carter injured his right big toe. The Magic also got a big boost with 19 points from reserve Ryan Anderson for their 13th win in the last 15 games.
Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and eight rebounds, and Chauncey Billups finished with 18 points for the struggling Nuggets, who have lost four of their past five games.
Trail Blazers 92, Thunder 87
At Oklahoma City, Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20 as Portland won to move into a share of sixth place with the Thunder in the Western Conference.
The Blazers have won 11 of their last 13 games to strengthen their position in the West playoff race and can clinch a spot in the postseason with three wins in the last eight games.
Durant finished with 29 points for Oklahoma City, which was coming off an impressive blowout win against the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers only two nights earlier.
Cavaliers 97, Kings 90
At Cleveland, LeBron James scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and Antawn Jamison added 26 as the Cavs welcomed back center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with a victory over Sacramento.
With Cleveland leading by four, James made a crucial 3-pointer with 2:02 left and then had a rebound and steal to help seal it. Cleveland went 10-0 against the Pacific Division this season.
Beno Udrih had his first career triple-double (18 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds) for the Kings, who because of injuries dressed only eight players and then lost forward Dominic McGuire in the first quarter with a foot injury.
Bucks 108, Grizzlies 103, OT
At Milwaukee, John Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Bucks rallied to avoid a third straight loss.
Rookie Brandon Jennings added 29 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Andrew Bogut had 18 points and 11 rebounds in his return after missing a game with a sore back.
Zach Randolph led Memphis with 31 points and 15 rebounds.
Hawks 94, Pacers 84
At Atlanta, Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Hawks ended Indiana's five-game winning streak while increasing their own winning run at home to eight games.
Troy Murphy scored 21 for Indiana, which was trying to win six straight games for the first time since 2005. Danny Granger, who was coming off a career-high 44 points in a home win Friday over Utah, finished with 18. He had averaged 31.9 over the previous seven games.
Heat 97, Raptors 94
At Miami, Dwyane Wade scored 32 points as the Heat rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Toronto.
Miami outscored Toronto 19-7 in the final 6:12, taking the lead for good at 91-89 on Carlos Arroyo's jumper with 59 seconds remaining. Arroyo converted eight free throws in the final 22 seconds and Udonis Haslem scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Heat, in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Bulls 110, Pistons 103
At Auburn Hills, Flip Murray scored 23 points while Derrick Rose added 19 points and nine assists as Chicago beat hapless Detroit.
The Pistons have lost eight straight and 15 of 17. The victory gave the Bulls their first season sweep of Detroit since the Michael Jordan-led team that won 72 games in 1995-96. They have now beaten the Pistons seven straight times.
Brad Miller added 17 points for Chicago, while Hakim Warrick scored 14 off the bench. Richard Hamilton led all scorers with 29 points, while Rodney Stuckey overcame a twisted ankle to add 20.
Suns 111, Timberwolves 105
At Minneapolis, Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 17 rebounds, helping Phoenix hold off Minnesota, which matched a club record with its 16th loss in a row.
Kevin Love had 23 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, and Al Jefferson put up 19 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Timberwolves on a startling second-half comeback after falling behind by 25 points in the second quarter.
Steve Nash finished with 14 points and 11 assists for the Suns, who have won a season-high seven straight games and 21 of their last 26.
Redick played a career-high 46 minutes after Carter injured his right big toe. The Magic also got a big boost with 19 points from reserve Ryan Anderson for their 13th win in the last 15 games.
Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and eight rebounds, and Chauncey Billups finished with 18 points for the struggling Nuggets, who have lost four of their past five games.
Trail Blazers 92, Thunder 87
At Oklahoma City, Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20 as Portland won to move into a share of sixth place with the Thunder in the Western Conference.
The Blazers have won 11 of their last 13 games to strengthen their position in the West playoff race and can clinch a spot in the postseason with three wins in the last eight games.
Durant finished with 29 points for Oklahoma City, which was coming off an impressive blowout win against the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers only two nights earlier.
Cavaliers 97, Kings 90
At Cleveland, LeBron James scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and Antawn Jamison added 26 as the Cavs welcomed back center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with a victory over Sacramento.
With Cleveland leading by four, James made a crucial 3-pointer with 2:02 left and then had a rebound and steal to help seal it. Cleveland went 10-0 against the Pacific Division this season.
Beno Udrih had his first career triple-double (18 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds) for the Kings, who because of injuries dressed only eight players and then lost forward Dominic McGuire in the first quarter with a foot injury.
Bucks 108, Grizzlies 103, OT
At Milwaukee, John Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Bucks rallied to avoid a third straight loss.
Rookie Brandon Jennings added 29 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Andrew Bogut had 18 points and 11 rebounds in his return after missing a game with a sore back.
Zach Randolph led Memphis with 31 points and 15 rebounds.
Hawks 94, Pacers 84
At Atlanta, Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Hawks ended Indiana's five-game winning streak while increasing their own winning run at home to eight games.
Troy Murphy scored 21 for Indiana, which was trying to win six straight games for the first time since 2005. Danny Granger, who was coming off a career-high 44 points in a home win Friday over Utah, finished with 18. He had averaged 31.9 over the previous seven games.
Heat 97, Raptors 94
At Miami, Dwyane Wade scored 32 points as the Heat rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Toronto.
Miami outscored Toronto 19-7 in the final 6:12, taking the lead for good at 91-89 on Carlos Arroyo's jumper with 59 seconds remaining. Arroyo converted eight free throws in the final 22 seconds and Udonis Haslem scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Heat, in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Bulls 110, Pistons 103
At Auburn Hills, Flip Murray scored 23 points while Derrick Rose added 19 points and nine assists as Chicago beat hapless Detroit.
The Pistons have lost eight straight and 15 of 17. The victory gave the Bulls their first season sweep of Detroit since the Michael Jordan-led team that won 72 games in 1995-96. They have now beaten the Pistons seven straight times.
Brad Miller added 17 points for Chicago, while Hakim Warrick scored 14 off the bench. Richard Hamilton led all scorers with 29 points, while Rodney Stuckey overcame a twisted ankle to add 20.
Suns 111, Timberwolves 105
At Minneapolis, Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 17 rebounds, helping Phoenix hold off Minnesota, which matched a club record with its 16th loss in a row.
Kevin Love had 23 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, and Al Jefferson put up 19 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Timberwolves on a startling second-half comeback after falling behind by 25 points in the second quarter.
Steve Nash finished with 14 points and 11 assists for the Suns, who have won a season-high seven straight games and 21 of their last 26.
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