pointer with 2.5 seconds left to complete a stunning late turnaround as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Boston Celtics 101-97 in the NBA Friday. The Celtics led 97-91, but the Mavericks scored the final 10 points. After Kevin Garnett missed an 18-foot jumper with 15 seconds to go, the Mavericks tried to go inside, but Dirk Nowitzki had trouble handling the ball and threw it to Kidd, who made his second 3-pointer of the game. After a timeout, Boston's Rajon Rondo threw the ball over Garnett's head and out of bounds on an alley-oop play. Garnett then fouled Nowitzki, who made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left. Ray Allen then missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for Boston. Nowitzki led Dallas with 29 points while Allen topped Boston with 24. Jazz 113, Nuggets 106: In Denver, Deron Williams' return to the lineup helped Utah redisover some form with a win over Denver. The Jazz had lost eight of 10 and had been without Williams for the last four games after he strained a wrist. Williams scored 26 points and dished out 12 assists in his return – better than his season averages of 21.9 points and 9.4 assists that earned him his second straight All-Star pick this week. Al Jefferson had 28 points and 10 boards for the Jazz. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 31 points. Heat 109, Bobcats 97: In Charlotte, Dwyane Wade had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, showing no ill effects from a sore back, as Miami beat Charlotte to earn its fifth consecutive victory. LeBron James added 19 points for the Heat, who only took control in the final quarter. Gerald Wallace broke out of his scoring slump with 25 points and Stephen Jackson also scored 25 for the Bobcats, who ran out of steam late as they returned from a road trip. Thunder 111, Suns 107: In Phoenix, Jeff Green scored 28 points to power past Phoenix. Spurs 113, Kings 100: In Sacramento, Tony Parker had 25 points and seven assists, directing San Antonio past Sacramento. Hawks 101, Clippers 100: In Atlanta, Al Horford made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining following a flagrant foul by Blake Griffin, giving Atlanta victory over Los Angeles. 76ers 100, Knicks 98: In Philadelphia, the hosts used a 15-0 run late in the fourth quarter to overwhelm New York. Pacers 100, Trail Blazers 87: In Indianapolis, Indiana beat Portland to improve to 3-0 under interim coach Frank Vogel. Magic 110, Wizards 92: In Washington, Orlando beat Washington in Gilbert Arenas' return to Washington to face his old team. Grizzlies 112, Cavaliers 105: In Memphis, Cleveland matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a loss to Memphis. Raptors 111, Timberwolves 100: In Toronto, the hosts won their first game in 14 by beating Minnesota.
