NBA: Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavericks past Cavs
CLEVELAND (AP) – With both superstars struggling, the one with the better supporting cast won. Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and Jason Terry added 21 to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this month, 98-90 Wednesday night.
Spurs 90, Pacers 72
SAN ANTONIO – Tim Duncan scored 27 points to lead San Antonio over slumping Indiana.
Heat 91, Hawks 83
ATLANTA – Jason Williams had 21 points and eight assists, and Miami beat Atlanta for its 10th victory in 11 games.
Bobcats 92, Celtics 84
BOSTON – Raymond Felton had 19 points, five assists and three steals, and Charlotte used an 18-0 run to overcome a double-digit deficit for the second consecutive night.
Raptors 92, Magic 85
TORONTO – Chris Bosh had 34 points and 16 rebounds in outplaying fellow All-Star big man Dwight Howard in Toronto’s victory over Orlando.
T.J. Ford had 16 points and 12 assists for the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors.
Clippers 104, Bucks 103
MILWAUKEE – Elton Brand tipped in a shot with 3 seconds left to lift Los Angeles past Milwaukee Bucks.