Grizzlies 109, Rockets 86
In Memphis, Tennessee, Stromile Swift had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the surging Memphis rode a big early lead to a victory over Houston.
Jason Williams added 18 points as Memphis won its fourth straight game and 12th in its last 14.
Five Grizzlies finished in double figures in a game so lopsided that most of the starters were on the bench for the final 10 minutes.
James Posey, Pau Gasol and Bonzi Wells added 12 points apiece for Memphis.
Steve Francis had 17 points for the Rockets.
In his third appearance with Chicago, Jannero Pargo tied a franchise record for most 3's in a game with seven. Michael Jordan and Jalen Rose share the record. Pargo scored a career-high 34 points, shooting 13-for-22 from the floor with nine assists.
Heat 119, Mavericks 118, OT
In Miami, Rafer Alston's 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in overtime extended gave Miami a win over Dallas to extend its winning streak to seven games.
Marquis Daniels scored a career-high 31 points for the Mavericks, who lost their third successive game. Dirk Nowitzki added 25 before fouling out with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter.
Dwyane Wade had 24 points for Miami, which also extended its home winning streak to eight games. Lamar Odom added 26 points and 18 rebounds, and Eddie Jones and Alston each scored 20.
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