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Pacers 115, Bucks 108

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 35 points, and the Pacers overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Granger scored 16 points in the fourth quarter in his 23rd 30-point game of the season. He also had nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Brandon Rush scored 15 of his 24 points in the final period, and Jarrett Jack had eight points and 10 assists for Indiana.

Kings 97, Timberwolves 90

MINNEAPOLIS — Ike Diogu had 28 points and 13 rebounds to help the Kings finish a sorry season with a victory. Diogu topped 20 points in two straight games for the first time in his career and Andres Nocioni scored 17 points for the Kings (17-65), who had lost nine in a row and 16 of their previous 18.

Mavericks 95, Rockets 84

DALLAS — Jason Kidd notched a triple-double and Jason Terry was superb in the fourth quarter, powering the Mavericks. Kidd had 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Terry scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter

Knicks 102, Nets 73

NEW YORK — David Lee had 12 points and 12 rebounds for his NBA-best 65th double-double, and the Knicks beat the Nets in the final pro game in the New York area this season. Wilson Chandler scored 16 points for the Knicks, who won for only the fourth time in their final 17 games.

Magic 98, Bobcats 73

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tony Battie had 21 points, Mickael Pietrus scored 19, and the Magic tuned up for the playoffs. Dwight Howard had 10 points and 12 rebounds in limited minutes to help Orlando snap its season-longest three-game losing streak without starting forwards Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis.

Heat 102, Pistons 96, OT

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade got a second night off, and his first scoring title. Chris Quinn served ably as his fill-in. Quinn made a 3-pointer late in overtime to give Miami the lead, took a charge to preserve it at the other end, then capped his career-best 26-point night with a running layup with 7 seconds left for the Heat.

Grizzlies 98, Hawks 90

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — O.J. Mayo scored 26 points and Rudy Gay added 20 to lead the Grizzlies over a group of the playoff-bound Hawks reserve. Marc Gasol finished with 19 points for Memphis, which snapped a two-game losing streak. Hakim Warrick added 15 points, and Mike Conley finished with 12 points and seven assists. Flip Murray led the Hawks with 29 points.

Celtics 115, Wizards 107

BOSTON — Eddie House sank five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Celtics ended the Wizards’ terrible season with a win despite playing without their three top players Wednesday night. Caron Butler scored a season-high 39 points but couldn’t keep the Wizards from matching their worst record for an 82-game season, 19-63, last in the Eastern Conference.

Spurs 105, Hornets 98, OT

SAN ANTONIO — Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the Spurs to a division-clinching win.

Raptors 109, Bulls 98

CHICAGO — Shawn Marion scored a season-high 34 points, Chris Bosh set one with 19 rebounds while scoring 21, and the Raptors closed their season by beating the listless Bulls to snap Chicago’s season-high five-game win streak.

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