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January 3, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

Magic 86, Heat 76

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis had 17 points and Jameer Nelson scored 16 to help the Magic overcome a big game from Dwyane Wade. Dwight Howard, who leads the All-Star balloting, added 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic, who extended their regular-season winning streak to 10 straight over their instate rivals. Wade scored 33 points for the Heat, but the 6-foot-4 guard was shut out in the fourth quarter. The NBA’s leading scorer hit 12 of his first 18 shots before finishing 16-of-29 for the game, with six assists and seven rebounds.

Raptors 94, Rockets 73

TORONTO — Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points and the Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak. Toronto, which had lost 13 of its last 17 games and four straight at home, held Houston to a season low in points. The Rockets’ previous low was Nov. 14 in a 77-75 loss at San Antonio. Houston is 2-4 in its last six games. Reserve Von Wafer led Houston with 18 points. Yao Ming scored 14 points.

Celtics 108, Wizards 83

BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting and the Celtics roared back from a rough road trip. The Celtics went 1-3 on their West Coast swing after the best 29-game start in NBA history, 27-2. They were in charge from the start Friday on their homecourt where they’re 18-1. Boston’s lead reached 10 points with 4:15 left in the first quarter and stayed in double digits the rest of the way. Pierce made his first nine shots and all five 3-point attempts before missing his final shot, a 3-pointer, but Kendrick Perkins converted the offensive rebound with 1:20 remaining in the third quarter. Pierce left the game with 48 seconds left in the period with the Celtics ahead 81-55 and never returned.

Pacers 105, Knicks 103

NEW YORK — Jarrett Jack made a jumper with 0.9 seconds left and scored a season-high 29 points, and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak. Jack, who recently moved into the starting lineup, scored the Pacers’ final six points to help them finally pull out a close game.

Nets 93, Hawks 91, OT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vince Carter hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the Nets rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit, ending the Hawks’ six-game winning streak. Devin Harris added 26 points and 11 assists, and Carter finished with 18 points, with the final three coming from just inside 30 feet after he chased an inbound pass into the backcourt and hurried to get his shot off. Atlanta’s Mike Bibby had 22 points, and Josh Smith added 20, with his layup with 11 seconds left in overtime seemingly destined to be the winning basket.

Spurs 91, Grizzlies 80

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tim Duncan had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 19 points in the Spurs’ victory. Duncan was 8-of-11 from the field and added five assists and three blocks. Parker also had five assists. Matt Bonner scored 16 points for San Antonio.

Timberwolves 115, Warriors 108

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves finally figured out how to close a game. Three days after surrendering a 29-point lead in the final 22 minutes of a loss to Dallas, Al Jefferson had 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves.

Pistons 98, Kings 92

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Rodney Stuckey scored 13 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the undermanned Pistons won their sixth straight game. Allen Iverson and Tayshaun Prince added 23 points each for the Pistons, while Amir Johnson had 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Nuggets 122, Thunder 120

OKLAHOMA CITY — Carmelo Anthony’s 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left capped a 31-point outing and lifted the Nuggets. Anthony’s winner came after Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to put the Thunder (4-30) ahead. Oklahoma City was seeking consecutive wins for the first time this season.

Associated Press