NBA roundup Monday night’s games

Knicks 131, Jazz 109

NEW YORK

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Amare Stoudemire added 31, and the New York Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling. Anthony and Stoudemire combined to make 24 of 31 shots, then were on the bench for the entire final period. Stoudemire departed long before the third even ended, shooting 12-of-15 in just 24 minutes, and Anthony soon joined him after his first 30-point game with the Knicks. Toney Douglas had 20 points in a strong start in place of the injured Chauncey Billups as the Knicks moved a game ahead of Philadelphia for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Trail Blazers 89, Magic 85

ORLANDO, Fla.

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard. Portland won its third straight, and 10th in 13 games. Orlando lost its second consecutive game and dropped to 1-2 this season without Howard, who sat out while serving a one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul Friday. Jason Richardson led Orlando with 22 points.

Bulls 85, Hornets 77

CHICAGO

Derrick Rose scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat New Orleans with Hornets star Chris Paul sidelined by a concussion. The four-time All-Star watched from the sideline after colliding with Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions in Sunday’s win and remains day to day. Carlos Boozer added 19 points and nine rebounds, and Ronnie Brewer and Luol Deng scored 10. Jarrett Jack, starting in Paul’s place, led the Hornets with 23 points.

Clippers 92, Bobcats 87

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Blake Griffin had 17 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers had more offensive options than Charlotte in a victory over the Bobcats. Gerald Henderson scored 20 points and Boris Diaw added 15 of his 19 points in the first half for the Bobcats, who have dropped a season-high five straight.

Grizzlies 107, Thunder 101

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points, and Marc Gasol added 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105

MINNEAPOLIS

Dirk Nowitzki overcame foul trouble to score 25 points in 27 minutes. Kevin Love had 23 points and 17 rebounds for Minnesota. He posted his 51st double-double in a row.

Associated Press