tuesday’s nba games

Nets 111, Pacers 106

NEW YORK

Brook Lopez had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets reclaimed sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference by beating the Indiana Pacers for their season-high fourth straight victory. The Nets moved back ahead of Boston and dealt a blow to the Pacers, who fell 11/2 games behind Brooklyn. Joe Johnson added 21 points.

Spurs 95, Heat 81

MIAMI

Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and Tony Parker added 16 in his 1,000th NBA game, leading the Spurs to the road win. Tim Duncan had 12 points and 11 rebounds for San Antonio. Goran Dragic had 19 points and Dwyane Wade added 15 for Miami. Chris Andersen grabbed 10 rebounds. San Antonio stayed No. 6 in the West. The Heat remained in the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference race.

Pistons 105, Hawks 95

AUBURN HILLS, MICH.

Andre Drummond had 22 points and 13 rebounds, powering Detroit to the victory. Anthony Tolliver had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons (29-45), who have won five of six. Reggie Jackson collected 12 points and 11 assists. The Hawks (56-19), who have clinched the Eastern Conference’s top seed for the playoffs, have dropped two of three.

Associated Press