NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's other games
76ers 105, Wizards 97
PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson had 26 points and 15 assists and Kyle Korver scored 20 off the bench, helping Philadelphia move into sole possession of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Stephen Hunter, playing for the injured Chris Webber, tied a career high with 20 points, and Andre Iguodala added 19 as the Sixers won their second straight game to move a half-game ahead of Chicago for eighth place in the East. Antawn Jamison scored a season-high 37 and Gilbert Arenas had 32 for Washington, which missed an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot.
Pacers 101, Knicks 82
INDIANAPOLIS -- Stephen Jackson scored 28 points and Peja Stojakovic added 23 to help the Pacers beat New York and improve their chances of making the playoffs. Austin Croshere added 17 points and 11 rebounds as the Pacers moved into a tie for the sixth position in the Eastern Conference. Indiana stopped New York's winning streak at three games.
Magic 105, Hawks 88
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dwight Howard scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Magic keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Howard tied his career high with six assists as the Magic won for the ninth time in their last 10 games. Jameer Nelson added 17 points and Hedo Turkoglu had 16 for the Magic, who shot 52.6 percent from the field. Orlando (33-44) is in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, three games behind Philadelphia for the final playoff spot. The Magic have five games remaining. Al Harrington led the Hawks with 19 points.
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