RESULTS

Boston 105, at New Jersey 85: Ray Allen scored 25 points, nine during an opening 18-2 run by the Celtics, who won their fourth game in a row. Nets Coach Lawrence Frank benched Devin Harris and Vince Carter for the second half. Frank said it was an embarrassing way to start the game and he decided to go in “another direction.”

at Charlotte 102, Portland 97 (OT): Gerald Wallace had 31 points and 16 rebounds for the Bobcats, who won their third game in a row. The Trail Blazers said that starting point guard Steve Blake could be sidelined up to a month after separating his right shoulder against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

New Orleans 91, at Detroit 85: Chris Paul had 23 points and 14 assists for the Hornets, who had six players score in double figures. The Pistons have lost five games in a row. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points.

Philadelphia 107, at New York 97: Andre Iguodala had 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the 76ers won their seventh consecutive game. The 76ers went on a 10-0 run after the Knicks had closed within one point with five minutes remaining.

at Houston 93, Miami 86: Yao Ming set a Rockets record by going 12 for 12 from the field, and finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Yao eclipsed Joe Meriweather’s 10-for-10 game against Atlanta in 1976.

San Antonio 92, at Chicago 87: Tony Parker had 20 points and eight assists to lead the Spurs to their 11th victory in 14 games. Tim Duncan had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs, who bounced back after their worst loss of the season, 109-87 at Philadelphia on Friday. Andres Nocioni had 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for Chicago.

at Dallas 115, Utah 108: Dirk Nowitzki was 16 for 20 from the field and scored 39 points to help the Mavericks end a skid at four games. Jason Terry contributed 22 points for the Mavericks and Jason Kidd had 11 points and 15 assists. Deron Williams had 30 points and nine assists for the Jazz before fouling out in the last minute.

at Clippers 101, Milwaukee 92: Brian Skinner scored 18 points and the Clippers overcame Marcus Camby’s departure in the fourth quarter because of an ankle injury to end their losing streak at 12 games.