nba roundup

Grizzlies 98, Lakers 96

MEMPHIS, TENN.

Mike Conley scored 10 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Grizzlies sent the defending champs to their third straight loss. It’s just the second three-game skid for the Lakers since they traded with Memphis for Pau Gasol to team him up with Kobe Bryant and first since March.

Knicks 111, Nets 100

NEW YORK

Amare Stoudemire scored 35 points and the New York Knicks broke open a close game right after New Jersey lost point guard Devin Harris to injury, beating the Nets. Wilson Chandler added 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks, who won for the seventh time in eight games and improved to 10-9.

Magic 90, Pistons 79

ORLANDO, FLA.

Mickael Pietrus scored 13 points, J.J. Redick had 10 points and the two reserves combined to help the Magic pull away from the Pistons. Rashard Lewis had 20 points, and Vince Carter added 13 in a win against a Detroit franchise that has caused Orlando headaches for years. The Magic have won seven of their past eight games.

76ers 88, Trail Blazers 79

PHILADELPHIA

Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the 76ers beat the Trail Blazers.

Associated Press