Hawks defeat Celtics, 93-85

at Atlanta 93, Boston 85: Jamal Crawford scored 18 points, and the Hawks beat the Celtics for the second time this season.

Dallas 112, at San Antonio 103: Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, 16 in the fourth quarter, when the Mavericks rallied from a 10-point deficit.

at Denver 99, Cleveland 97: The Nuggets won without injured Carmelo Anthony, and despite LeBron James’ 35 points for the Cavaliers.

Miami 109, at Phoenix 105: Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Heat.

at New Orleans 103, New Jersey 99: Chris Paul’s three-point play with 7.6 seconds left helped the Hornets win their fifth straight. The Nets are 3-33.

at Memphis 91, Utah 89: O.J. Mayo hit a 21-foot jumper with 5.2 seconds left to help the Grizzlies end an 11-game losing streak against the Jazz.

at Minnesota 116, Indiana 109: Al Jefferson had 25 points, and the Timberwolves spoiled Danny Granger’s surprise return to the Pacers’ lineup.

Toronto 108, at Philadelphia 106: Chris Bosh converted a go-ahead three-point play with 8.4 seconds left.

at Milwaukee 96, Chicago 93: Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and the Bucks won their third in a row.

at Golden State 108, Sacramento 101: Monta Ellis scored 37 points for the Warriors, who outscored the Kings in the second half, 62-40.

at Portland 107, Lakers 98

-- associated press