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Magic beats Nuggets despite Vince Carter’s injury

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at Orlando 103, Denver 97: J.J. Redick had 23 points and career highs of eight assists and seven rebounds in place of an injured Vince Carter, helping the Magic hand the Nuggets their fourth loss in five games. Carter sprained his right big toe early in the first quarter.

Portland 92, at Oklahoma City 87: Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20, and the Trail Blazers won for the 11th time in 13 games and moved into a virtual tie with the Thunder and San Antonio for sixth place in the West.

at Cleveland 97, Sacramento 90: LeBron James scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half, Antawn Jamison added 26 and the Cavaliers welcomed back recently re-signed center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with a victory.

at Milwaukee 108, Memphis 103 (OT): John Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Brandon Jennings had 29 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Bucks avoided a third straight loss.

at Atlanta 94, Indiana 84: Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Al Horford added 18 and 12, and the Hawks ended the Pacers’ winning streak at five games

at Miami 97, Toronto 94: Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, and the Heat rallied from a 17-point deficit.

Chicago 110, at Detroit 103: The Bulls completed a season sweep of the Pistons, who have lost eight straight and 15 of 17.

Phoenix 111, at Minnesota 105: Amare Stoudemire’s 30 points and 17 rebounds helped the Suns hold off the Timberwolves, who matched a franchise record with their 16th loss in a row.

Golden State 121, at Clippers 103

—Associated Press

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