NBA ROUNDUP Friday's games

Nets 109, Kings 96
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jason Kidd got his 84th career triple-double Friday night as the New Jersey Nets ended a three-game losing streak. Kidd had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists despite playing with a cracked rib that the Nets revealed on Thursday. It was Kidd's ninth triple-double of the season, tying his personal high, and his sixth against the Kings. Vince Carter led the Nets with 26 points. He also had 11 rebounds. Both Kidd and Carter were the subjects of trade rumors which did not pan out at Thursday's deadline.
Bulls 105, Wizards 90
CHICAGO -- Luol Deng tied a career high with 32 points and Kirk Hinrich added 20 points and 12 assists to help Chicago win its third straight since the All-Star break. Gilbert Arenas scored 36 points for the Wizards and during one second-half stretch had 18 straight Washington points. His three-point play got Washington within four in the final quarter, but then the Bulls took off. Chicago guard Chris Duhon was ejected with 2:13 left in the third quarter after getting two technical fouls.
Pistons 94, Magic 89
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Chauncey Billups scored 28 points and Richard Hamilton added 22 for Detroit. It was the second time in three nights Detroit beat Orlando after a 110-88 victory on Wednesday. This time Orlando had a chance, but the Magic didn't score a field goal for the first 10:30 of the final period, squandering a 71-67 lead. Dwight Howard had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 and Hill had 15 for the Magic. Rasheed Wallace had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Detroit.
Bobcats 102, 76ers 87
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Adam Morrison, Matt Carroll and Gerald Wallace each scored 19 points and Charlotte, minus its sick coach, tied a team record with its fourth straight win. The third-year Bobcats, who won four in a row to end last season, were never threatened by the 76ers despite coach Bernie Bickerstaff leaving the bench late in the first quarter with flu-like symptoms. Emeka Okafor added 16 points and 16 rebounds for the Bobcats. Kyle Korver scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Andre Miller added 15 points for the 76ers.
Suns 116, Timberwolves 104
MINNEAPOLIS -- Shawn Marion scored 27 points, Leandro Barbosa added 24 and Amare Stoudemire had 23 for Phoenix. Steve Nash added nine points and 15 assists in his third game back after missing four starts with a right shoulder inflammation. Kevin Garnett, who had a season-high 44 points the last time the teams met, led Minnesota with 28 points and tied a season-high with 19 rebounds. Randy Foye had 14 points and Ricky Davis 12 for the Timberwolves, who have lost three straight games.
Raptors 110, Pacers 88
TORONTO -- Chris Bosh had 23 points and 12 rebounds for Toronto Raptors. Jorge Garbajosa added 16 points for the Raptors, who have won nine of their last 10 at home. Toronto rebounded from a disappointing loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. Jamaal Tinsley had 19 points for the Pacers, who fell a half-game behind Toronto in the East. Darrell Armstrong made a 59-foot-heave at the buzzer at halftime for Indiana's only highlight.
Hornets 98, SuperSonics 97
NEW ORLEANS -- David West had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help New Orleans move into the eighth spot in the Western Conference. Tyson Chandler added 15 points and 19 rebounds for New Orleans (27-29), which moved ahead of idle Golden State (26-29) by a half game for the last playoff spot in the West. Allen finished with 32 points for the Sonics, whose recent winning streak ended at three games. Lewis had 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Earl Watson scored 18 for Seattle.
Hawks 105, Rockets 99
ATLANTA -- Joe Johnson scored 31 points and Atlanta overcame a 37-point effort by Tracy McGrady to beat Houston. Josh Smith and Marvin Williams each had 20 points for the Hawks, who hit seven free throws over the final 75 seconds to seal the victory. The Hawks had suffered four straight home losses this season before continuing their history of home success against the Rockets. Houston has lost 20 of its last 27 games in Atlanta, including three straight.
Knicks 95, Bucks 93
NEW YORK -- Channing Frye made two free throws after a video review put 0.8 seconds back on the clock. The Knicks overcame 23 turnovers and a quiet night from Eddy Curry, their leading scorer, by capitalizing on a second chance after they seemed headed for overtime. Stephon Marbury and Jamal Crawford each scored 22 points for the Knicks, while Curry had 10 points and 11 rebounds. Mo Williams had 28 points and 10 assists in another good game against the Knicks, and Andrew Bogut finished with 19 points.
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