NBA: Lin unable to muster late-game heroics in Heat loss

Staff writer, with CNA and AP, HOUSTON, Texas

The Atlanta Hawks downed the Portland Trail Blazers 95-87 as Josh Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Kyle Korver added 16 points.

Goran Dragic scored 21 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets.