The Atlanta Hawks reclaimed a share of the lead in the NBA standings with a 105-90 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games and Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run as Atlanta won their sixth in a row.
Johnson scored 30 points on the heels of a 35-point effort against Portland on Monday. Smith was all over the stat sheet: 16 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals.
Michael Beasley led the Heat with 21 points.
MAVERICKS 99, SPURS 94
In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime as Dallas held on to beat San Antonio.
Drew Gooden added 17 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out late in the fourth quarter to help Dallas extend their winning streak to four games.
Tim Duncan had 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs, winless in four road games this season. San Antonio were without starting guard Tony Parker (ankle) and lost guard Manu Ginobili (groin) in the first quarter of the game.
MAGIC 108, THUNDER 94
In Orlando, Florida, Rashard Lewis fell one assist shy of his first triple-double, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in Orlando’s victory over Oklahoma City.
Lewis, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the season for violating the league’s drug policy, didn’t play in the fourth quarter, which the Magic started with an 88-58 lead.
Vince Carter shot 18 points for the Magic.
TRAIL BLAZERS 87, PISTONS 81
In Portland, Oregon, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 20 points as Portland held off tired but tenacious Detroit.
Rodney Stuckey had 21 points for the Pistons.
CELTICS 109, WARRIORS 95
In Boston, Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-tying 18 points in the third quarter as Boston downed Golden State.
Paul Pierce, who missed a day of practice with a sore left knee, scored 19 on seven-of-12 shooting. Pierce made a key three-pointer after the Celtics went on a 12-0 third-quarter run to take control.
Wednesday’s other results:
• Wizards 108, Cavaliers 91
• Jazz 104, Raptors 91
• Rockets 97, Timberwolves 84
• 76ers 86, Bobcats 84
• Knicks 110, Pacers 103
• Grizzlies 106, Clippers 91
• Bucks 99, Nets 85
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