Nowitzki’s jumper lifts Mavericks past Magic
Orlando, Florida— Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki banked in a jumper with 5.9 seconds left and scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Mavericks to a comeback 100-98 win over the Orlando Magic in the NBA on Friday.
The Mavericks trailed by 15 points in the third quarter before rallying in the final period, aided by a plethora of turnovers by the Magic. Jason Terry had 10 points in the quarter and 17 in the game.
Orlando had 16 turnovers, which led to 20 points for the Mavericks. Orlando lost to Dallas for the sixth straight time at home.
Bulls 83, Pistons 71
In Chicago, the hosts beat Detroit for the 14th straight time.
Luol Deng scored 20 points and Joakim Noah added 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who scored the final eight points after the Pistons closed within four with just under 5 minutes left.
Chicago improved its league-best record to 42-11 even though star Derrick.
Heat 113, Raptors 101
In Toronto, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh scored 30 points each as Miami notched its seventh straight win over Toronto.
DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points for the Raptors.
Hawks 100, Knicks 90
In Atlanta, Joe Johnson scored 28 points to lead Atlanta past former coach Mike Woodson and New York.
Willie Green carried the Hawks home by scoring 15 of his 20 points in the final period, including a 3-pointer from the corner that stretched Atlanta’s lead to 94-84.
OTHER RESULTS: Rockets 98, Grizzlies 89; Celtics 100, Timberwolves 79; Clippers 98, Trail Blazers 97; Kings 104, Jazz 103; Bucks 121, Cavs 84; Wizards 97, 76ers 76; Nets 102, Warriors 100; Nuggets 99, Bobcats 88. /ap
