Timberwolves 105, Grizzlies 99
At Minneapolis, Ricky Davis scored a season-high 35 points to help Minnesota overcome Kevin Garnett's ejection.
Garnett was ejected in the third quarter for throwing the ball into the stands and accidentally hitting a fan. He was frustrated after being called for and offensive foul with the Wolves leading 64-61 with 7:47 left in the quarter.
Before leaving the arena, Garnett said he didn't intend to throw the ball into the stands, but rather was trying to get a delay-of-game call.
Referee Bob Delaney assessed Garnett a technical foul for tossing the ball, and he was automatically ejected because it hit the fan. Afterward, Garnett walked over to the fan, who did not appear to be injured, to apologize before leaving the court.
Pistons 90, Cavaliers 78
At Auburn Hills, Michigan, Chauncey Billups scored 21 points and Ben Wallace had 11 points and 19 rebounds for Detroit.
Richard Hamilton added 18 points to help Detroit improve to 46-9. The Pistons have won five straight overall and 12 in a row at the Palace, while Cleveland lost its third in a row to fall 14 games behind Detroit in the Central Division.
Pacers 101, Nets 91
At East Rutherford, New Jersey, Peja Stojakovic scored 22 points and Fred Jones had 22 to help Indiana end a six-game road losing streak.
Richard Jefferson scored 23 points to lead New Jersey.
Jason Kidd added 19 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds for New Jersey.
Rockets 89, Magic 84
At Orlando, Florida, Yao Ming had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and Tracy McGrady added 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Houston.
It was McGrady's second regular-season game in Orlando after the Magic traded him a year and a half ago, and the star was booed each time he touched the ball.
Grant Hill led Orlando with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists.
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