NBA Roundup Wednesday’s other games
76ers 86, Bobcats 84
PHILADELPHIA — Lou Williams’ layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the 76ers to a come-from-behind victory. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Williams had 19 and Elton Brand contributed season highs of 19 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.
Hawks 105, Heat 90
ATLANTA — Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Hawks won their sixth in the row to reclaim a share of the NBA’s best record. Johnson scored 30 points on the heels of a 35-point effort against Portland on Monday. Smith was all over the stat sheet: 16 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals.
Knicks 110, Pacers 103
INDIANAPOLIS — Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak. Larry Hughes had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 18 points and David Lee added 17 for the Knicks (2-9), who overcame a double-digit deficit in the final period.
Celtics 109, Warriors 95
BOSTON — Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid. Paul Pierce, who missed a day of practice with a sore left knee, scored 19 on 7-of-12 shooting.
Rockets 97, Timberwolves 84
MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA season is not yet a month old and it has already been a long one for the Timberwolves. Luis Scola had 20 points and a season-high 16 rebounds in Houston’s victory, Minnesota’s 11th loss in a row.
Magic 108, Thunder 94.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis fell one assist shy of his first triple-double, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the Magic’s victory.
Bucks 99, Nets 85
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino each scored 21 points, Bogut also grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Bucks beat the winless Nets.
Grizzlies 106, Clippers 91
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph scored 21 points apiece and the Grizzlies won their second straight.
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