NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games

Magic 109, Nuggets 98

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis scored 25 and Dwight Howard had 23 points and 24 rebounds as Orlando beat Denver. Carmelo Anthony had 32 points for Denver before fouling out late in the fourth quarter, and Allen Iverson had 21 points and seven assists. It was Howard’s sixth 20-point, 20-rebound game of the season, and came one game after coach Stan Van Gundy accused him of focusing too much on offense. The Magic center had just ceded the NBA rebound lead to Denver’s Marcus Camby, and seemed eager to prove himself.

Raptors 109, Nets 91

TORONTO — Chris Bosh had 27 points, Jose Calderon had 22 points and 12 assists and Toronto beat New Jersey, which was playing without Jason Kidd. he Nets seemed on the verge of a blockbuster trade that would send Kidd to Dallas, and the All-Star point guard was not around for this game. Jamario Moon finished with 15 points and Andrea Bargnani added 14 as Toronto snapped a three-game home losing streak.

76ers 102, Grizzlies 88

PHILADELPHIA — Andre Iguodala had 29 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as Philadelphia won its fifth straight. Samuel Dalembert added 16 points and 12 rebounds and Andre Miller had 14 points and 11 assists for the Sixers. Hakim Warrick and Rudy Gay scored 23 points each for the Grizzlies (14-38).

Bobcats 100, Hawks 98

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeff McInnis’ hook shot with 51.4 seconds left in overtime gave Charlotte a victory over Atlanta. Raymond Felton scored 22 points and Emeka Okafor had 20 points and 22 rebounds for the Bobcats. Joe Johnson scored 23 points to lead the Hawks.

Lakers 117, Timberwolves 92

MINNEAPOLIS — Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Pau Gasol pitched in another well-rounded game, Lamar Odom had a triple-double, and the Lakers finished their road trip 7-2. Gasol blocked three shots and finished 9-for-11 from the field. Odom finished with 10 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists and headed to the bench seconds after getting the last dish he needed for the triple-double. Al Jefferson had 19 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota.

Pistons 96, Pacers 80

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton led a balanced attack with 14 points each and Detroit won its 10th straight game. Jason Maxiell added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, who haven’t lost since Jan. 21, and are 31-8 since an 8-5 start. Ike Diogu led the Pacers with 14 points.

Celtics 111, Knicks 103

BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 24 points, and his newly minted All-Star teammate Ray Allen added 21 to help Boston head into the break with a five-game winning streak. Leon Powe and Rajon Rondo had 18 points apiece, and sub James Posey had 11 rebounds for Boston. Already without Kevin Garnett, who missed his ninth consecutive game with an abdominal strain, the Celtics lost forwards Brian Scalabrine to a groin pull and Glen “Big Baby” Davis to a quadriceps injury in the first half. Jamal Crawford scored 26 points for New York, and Zach Randolph had 20 points and 13 rebounds in just 26 minutes before fouling out. Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was ejected early in the fourth with two quick technicals.

Hornets 111, Bucks 107

MILWAUKEE — Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left and All-Stars David West and Chris Paul combined for 43 points for New Orleans.

Associated Press