The Heat had won five straight. Shaquille O'Neal was held out because of the sore right thumb he injured on a dunk attempt Sunday night and missed a physical game featuring 48 total fouls.
Kevin Garnett had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which has won two straight. Marko Jaric, Marcus Banks and Mark Blount each scored 12 points.
Dwyane Wade had 35 points and eight assists to lead the Heat, who lost for just the second time in 17 games. Alonzo Mourning had 21 points and 12 rebounds and reserve Antoine Walker added 18 points.
Hornets 120, Clippers 108
At New Orleans, Rasual Butler made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Hornets to their first victory in New Orleans in more than a year.
The Hornets made 12 3-pointers in all, the last at the final buzzer when Butler heaved the ball at the hoop in celebration and it went in. New Orleans also snapped an eight-game losing streak.
New Orleans fans, taking in only the third and final Hornets game in New Orleans this season because of Hurricane Katrina, were exuberant throughout in seeing their first pro sports victory in over a year. They offered a prolonged, standing ovation as the game ended.
Spurs 107, Warriors 96
At San Antonio, Tony Parker scored 29 and Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead San Antonio over Golden State.
Derek Fisher scored 27 points for the Warriors.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich drew two quick technical fouls and was ejected by referee Scott Foster for arguing and leaving the bench area 4:54 into the second half. Foster also called a technical on Duncan, which led to a 63-58 lead for the Warriors with 5:59 left in the third quarter.
The Spurs regained the lead when Michael Finley's free throw made it 67-66 with 3:01 left in the third.
Kings 105, Sonics 96
At Sacramento, California, Ron Artest scored a season-high 34 points and Sacramento downed Seattle to extend its home-winning streak to 14 games.
The Kings' home-winning streak is tied for the fourth longest in franchise history. Since Artest joined the team in late January, the Kings are 11-0 at home with him in the lineup and 16-9 overall.
Artest made 10 of 18 shots, hit 11 of 15 free throws and added eight rebounds and six assists.
Mike Bibby also had 30 points and eight assists for Sacramento.
Jazz 107, Suns 99
At Salt Lake City, Andrei Kirilenko had 22 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and blocked four shots in the second half for Utah.
Deron Williams finished with 17 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who rallied from a 15-point deficit to avoid a season sweep by the Suns.
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