John Lucas III scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat, 106-102, without Derrick Rose in a charged showdown between the Eastern Conference's top two teams Wednesday night at Chicago.
The Bulls built a 16-point lead in the second quarter, were up 11 at halftime and boosted it back to 17 in the third after a push by Miami. They then hung on after Miami pulled within two in the closing minute for their 11th win in 12 games.
Even better, they won without their superstar, and they did it on a night when Dwyane Wade scored 36 and LeBron Jamesfinished with 35 points for the Heat.
Rose didn't play because of a strained groin.
at San Antonio 122, Orlando 111: Getting 22 points and 12 rebounds, Dwight Howard lost perhaps his last game with the Magic. Tony Parker had 31 points and 12 assists, and Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Spurs closed a seven-game homestand by hosting the NBA's biggest drama. Parker, averaging 29.8 points in his last four games, was serenaded by chants of "M-V-P! M-V-P!" in the closing minutes.
at New York 121, Portland 79: Amare Stoudemire made all seven shots in the first half, Carmelo Anthony passed and shot well, and the Knicks shook off the surprising resignation of Coach Mike D'Antoni to rout the Trail Blazers and end a six-game losing streak.
at Indiana 111, Philadelphia 94: Danny Granger scored 20 points and the Pacers shot a season-best 57% from the field as a 76ers opponent scored more than 100 points for the first time in 13 games.
at New Jersey 98, Toronto 84: Kris Humphries had 16 points and a career-high 21 rebounds as the Nets ended a two-game losing streak. Former D-League star Gerald Greentied his season high by scoring 20 of his 26 points in the second half.
at Milwaukee 115, Cleveland 105: Drew Gooden had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Bucks beat the Cavaliers, who got 28 points from Kyrie Irving. Gooden also had a triple-double against the Cavaliers last April, marking the last time the Bucks had a player accomplish the feat.
at Houston 107, Charlotte 87: Luis Scola scored 23 points, Goran Dragic had 14 points and 10 assists and the Rockets handed the NBA-worst Bobcatstheir 20th loss in 23 road games. Samuel Dalembert added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Hill scored 14 and grabbed eight rebounds for the Rockets, who've won two in a row after dropping six of their previous seven games.
Detroit 124, at Sacramento 112: Rodney Stuckey scored 35 points and Greg Monroe had 32 for the Pistons, who used a 40-23 edge in the third quarter, making 15 of 20 shots, to pull away.
at Phoenix 120, Utah 111: Steve Nash took only four shots, but he dished off 16 assists as teammates Jared Dudley, Marcin Gortat and Channing Frye finished with more than 20 points for the Suns.
Boston 105, at Golden State 103: Kevin Garnett scored 24 points and made a jumper with five seconds left to give the Celtics the victory.
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