Grizzlies 106, Hornets 102
In Memphis, Tennessee, Jason Williams scored 28 points and handed out 14 assists to save Memphis, which nearly blew a 31-point, third-quarter lead over New Orleans.
Bulls 113, Jazz 98
In Chicago, Jalen Rose scored 31 points and Marcus Fizer had a season-high 28 off the bench as Chicago snapped a 10-game losing streak to Utah.
Rose, playing all 48 minutes two days after having the flu, also had seven assists and five rebounds. Donyell Marshall had a double-double against his old team, notching 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Jamal Crawford filled in nicely for Jay Williams, who missed his first game with a sprained ankle. Crawford finished with 12 points, five assists, two steals and just two turnovers.
Mavericks 86, Nuggets 71
In Dallas, Michael Finley had 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki recovered from a two-point first half to finish with 18 as Dallas overcame a sluggish start to beat Denver. Reserve Raef LaFrentz had 16 points and 11 rebounds, both season-highs, to help Dallas improve to 17-2 at home and a league-best 28-5 overall.
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