There was an abnormally large number of games on the schedule in the NBA on Sunday, with eighteen teams in action.

- Boston 124, Dallas 100

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +43.3, Mavericks -43.3

The Celtics (37-9) opened up a big lead in the first quarter and never looked back against the Mavericks (25-19) on Sunday afternoon. Ray Allen led with 23 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, Rajon Rondo posted 13 points and 14 dimes, and Kevin Garnett added 23 points in the win. Boston shot 53% from the floor, while holding Dallas to just 42% on the afternoon. Jason Terry scored 27 points off the bench, Dirk Nowitzki tallied 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Josh Howard contributed 18 points and 5 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 26.3

Ray Allen, Boston ? 24.9

Jason Terry, Dallas ? 16.8

Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 10.8

- L.A. Lakers 99, San Antonio 85

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +22.5, Spurs -22.5

The Lakers (35-8) outscored the Spurs (29-14) by fourteen points over the second and third quarters to take a decision advantage at the STAPLES Center. Kobe Bryant had a game-high 22 points, Andrew Bynum tallied 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Trevor Ariza turned in 17 points off the bench. Los Angeles limited San Antonio to just 37% shooting. Tony Parker led with 19 points and 6 assists, Tim Duncan posted 15 points and 8 rebounds, and Manu Ginobili added 9 points and 8 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles ? 16.8

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 14.6

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 10.4

Tony Parker, San Antonio ? 10.3

- Phoenix 104, Atlanta 99

Team FIC Differential: Suns +10.7, Hawks ? 10.7

The Suns (24-18) used a strong second half to defeat the Hawks (26-17) at Philips Arena. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 5 rebounds, Steve Nash posted 14 points and 13 assists, and Shaquille O?Neal contributed 19 points and 11 boards. Phoenix hit 55% of their shots, but turned the ball over nineteen times. Josh Smith led with 19 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson tallied 15 points, 13 assists and 5 boards, and Ronald Murray netted 16 points off the bench for the Hawks.

Game FIC Scores

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 15.6

Joe Johnson, Atlanta ? 15.3

Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 14.0

Josh Smith, Atlanta ? 11.5

- Toronto 113, Sacramento 97

Team FIC Differential: Raptors +40, Kings -40

The Raptors (18-28) dominated the third quarter in their win over the Kings (10-35) at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday night. Chris Bosh starred with 31 points and 8 rebounds, Jose Calderon tallied 16 points and 8 assists, and Jermaine O?Neal added 11 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes of action. Toronto hit 52% of their shots and outrebounded Sacramento by eleven. John Salmons led with 21 points and 7 rebounds, Francisco Garcia scored 18 points off the bench, and Jason Thompson contributed 12 points and 6 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 16.9

Anthony Parker, Toronto ? 16.8

Francisco Garcia, Sacramento ? 14.8

John Salmons, Sacramento ? 11.9

- Houston 108, Detroit 105

Team FIC Differential: Rockets -5, Pistons +5

The Pistons (24-19) failed to capitalize on a few scoring opportunities during their final possession as they fell to the Rockets (28-17) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Ron Artest had 24 points and 9 rebounds, Rafer Alston posted 14 points and 10 assists, and Tracy McGrady added 15 points, 4 boards and 4 assists in the win. Detroit shot 56% and turned the ball over just five times, but Houston was much better from the foul line. Richard Hamilton had 27 points and 5 assists off the bench, Rasheed Wallace tallied 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Allen Iverson turned in 17 points and 8 assists on 5-for-10 shooting.

Game FIC Scores

Rasheed Wallace, Detroit ? 18.3

Ron Artest, Houston ? 17.4

Rafer Alston, Houston ? 16.8

Allen Iverson, Detroit ? 14.3

- Indiana 98, Charlotte 93

Team FIC Differential: Pacers +7.6, Bobcats -7.6

The Pacers (17-27) outlasted the Bobcats (18-26) at Conseco Fieldhouse on Sunday night. Danny Granger starred with 27 points and 6 rebounds, T.J. Ford tallied 13 points and 7 assists, and Troy Murphy added 11 points and 14 boards in the win. Both teams shot 43% from the floor, but Indiana outrebounded Charlotte by fifteen. Boris Diaw had 18 points and 6 rebounds, Raja Bell scored 18 points as well, and Raymond Felton contributed 9 points, 12 assists and 5 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 15.6

Danny Granger, Indiana ? 14.0

Troy Murphy, Indiana ? 13.5

Boris Diaw, Charlotte ? 12.0

- Minnesota 109, Chicago 108 (OT)

Team FIC Differential: Timberwolves -8.3, Bulls +8.3

Randy Foye made a driving layup with under a minute remaining in overtime to push the Timberwolves (15-27) past the Bulls (18-27) at the Target Center. Al Jefferson exploded for 39 points and 9 rebounds, Kevin Love posted 19 points and 15 boards off the bench, and Foye added just 9 points and 6 assists on 2-for-11 shooting. Minnesota outrebounded Chicago by three, while shooting 45%. Ben Gordon led with 23 points, Derrick Rose tallied 18 points and 7 assists, and Luol Deng added 22 points and 8 rebounds for the reeling Bulls.

Game FIC Scores

Joakim Noah, Chicago ? 23.0

Kevin Love, Minnesota ? 20.0

Al Jefferson, Minnesota ? 19.8

Luol Deng, Chicago ? 18.8

- Denver 117, Utah 97

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +31.2, Jazz -31.2

The Nuggets (29-15) grabbed an early lead and never let go against the Jazz (25-20) at the Pepsi Center on Sunday night. Nene led with 28 points and 9 rebounds, J.R. Smith tallied 22 points and 6 assists, and Linas Kleiza turned in 18 points and 9 boards in the win. Denver limited Utah to 40% shooting and forced twenty turnovers. Ronnie Brewer scored a team-high 16 points, Mehmet Okur and Paul Millsap had 12 points and 10 rebounds each, and Deron Williams added 15 points and 10 assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Nene, Denver ? 27.9

J.R. Smith, Denver ? 15.8

Paul Millsap, Utah ? 13.8

Mehmet Okur, Utah ? 12.0

- Golden State 107, L.A. Clippers 92

Team FIC Differential: Warriors +21.3, Clippers -21.3

The Warriors (14-31) led for a majority of the game as they cruised to their fourteenth win over the season against the Clippers (10-33). Corey Maggette had a team-high 20 points, Andris Biedrins posted 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Kelenna Azubuike contributed 16 points, 9 boards and 6 assists. Golden State held Los Angeles to 37% shooting at ORACLE Arena. Eric Gordon had 21 points and 5 assists, DeAndre Jordon dominated the paint with 8 points and 20 rebounds, and Al Thornton chipped in 17 points and 7 boards for the Clips, who were again without Baron Davis, Chris Kaman, Zach Randolph and Marcus Camby.

Game FIC Scores

Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 18.5

Kelenna Azubuike, Golden State ? 18.5

DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles ? 15.6

Steve Novak, Los Angeles ? 12.3

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