NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's other games
Celtics 102, Magic 97
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Paul Pierce scored 27 points and Eric Williams added a season-high 21 as Boston won for the sixth time in seven games. Pierce hit four free throws in the final 1:07, shooting 10-for-12 from the line, to snap the Magic's three-game winning streak. He also had 10 rebounds, eight assists and five steals. Orlando's Tracy McGrady, his first step diminished after turning an ankle early, scored 25 points. Grant Hill had 22 points and a season-high 13 rebounds, and Mike Miller had 18 points.
Mavericks 113, Raptors 102
DALLAS -- Steve Nash scored seven of his 25 points during a crucial fourth-quarter run, and Dallas extended its home winning streak to nine games. Dirk Nowitzki added 23 points, Nick Van Exel had 17 points in a reserve role and Michael Finley added 15 for the Mavericks. Alvin Williams scored 27 points, Morris Peterson added 24 and Antonio Davis scored 18 for the Raptors. Vince Carter, who scored 17 points.
Jazz 102, Pacers 91
SALT LAKE CITY -- John Stockton had 22 points and 10 assists, and Karl Malone added 21 points as Utah held Reggie Miller scoreless and snapped Indiana's four-game winning streak. Miller, playing his fifth game since returning from an ankle bruise, was 0-for-3 from the field and the line and held without a point for the first time since 1989. Matt Harpring finished with 15 points and nine rebounds, and Andrei Kirilenko scored 13 for the Jazz. Jermaine O'Neal led the Pacers with 25 points. Al Harrington scored 17 and Ron Mercer finished with 14.
Heat 100, Suns 90, OT
PHOENIX -- Travis Best made a tying layup with 37 seconds remaining in regulation, then scored three baskets in overtime. Best finished with 16 points. Eddie Jones led Miami with 21 points, rookie Caron Butler had 20 and Brian Grant had 17 points and 17 rebounds. Shawn Marion topped the Suns with 30 points, rookie Amare Stoudemire had a season-high 20 points and nine rebounds, and Stephon Marbury scored 18.
-- Associated Press
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