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From the Associated Press

at Boston 100, Portland 90: Ray Allen scored a season-high 35 points and the Celtics rebounded from their first consecutive losses of the season. Portland, which lost for only the third time in 21 games overall, fell to 6-12 on the road. Allen had 12 points in the third quarter as the Celtics overcome 45-43 halftime deficit.

New York 111, at New Jersey 105: Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 35 points and made a tiebreaking three-point basket with one minute left that helped give the Knicks the season series for the first time in eight years. New York, 3-0 against their cross-river rivals, also won three straight games for the first time this season.

at New Orleans 123, Seattle 92: Peja Stojakovic scored 23 points, leading six Hornets in double figures, in handing the SuperSonics their eight straight loss. Tyson Chandler added 14 points and 21 rebounds and Chris Paul had 12 points and 11 assists for New Orleans, winners of three in a row and nine of its last 11.

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at Toronto 116, Sacramento 91: Chris Bosh had 31 points and the Raptors spoiled Mike Bibby’s debut. After missing 36 games because of a thumb injury, Bibby came off the bench to finish with 19 points and six rebounds in 29 minutes. The Kings’ Ron Artest (elbow) returned from a nine-game absence but had only four points.

at Indiana 125, Golden State 117: Danny Granger scored 29 points and the Pacers overcame a 17-point second-half deficit with a 46-point fourth quarter. Indiana’s Mike Dunleavy had 24 points and nine rebounds against his former team. Golden State set an NBA record for steals in a quarter with 12 in the opening period.

at Milwaukee 87, Atlanta 80: Andrew Bogut continued a surge with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots as the Bucks held the Hawks scoreless for 12 minutes of the second half to beat them for the 18th time in their last 20 games at Milwaukee. Bogut has averaged 21.8 points and 10.5 rebounds in the last four games.

at Charlotte 99, Orlando 93: Gerald Wallace had 36 points and 14 rebounds, Jason Richardson made a three-pointer and four free throws in the final minute and the Bobcats rallied from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to stun the Magic. Richardson, who had 26 points, made his three-pointer with 31.2 seconds left for a 93-88 lead.

Chicago 126, at Miami 96: Shaquille O’Neal returned from an eight-game absence because of a hip injury with 24 points and 10 rebounds, but it didn’t prevent the Heat from losing for the 11th straight time since Dec. 22. O’Neal also fouled out for the sixth straight time as the Bulls reached a season-high point total.

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