Atlanta 126, Philadelphia 98
Kent Bazemore, amid a breakout season, helped the Atlanta Hawks break open Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Chicago 101, Boston 92
The Chicago Bulls are becoming an offensive juggernaut, but they are quick to credit their defense for a season-high, six-game winning streak and rapid rise up the NBA's scoring rankings.
Houston 103, Utah 94
It had dawned on the Rockets that playing at a sluggish pace would ultimately prove disadvantageous, but just in case that realization had escaped his team, interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff hammered home that message during halftime to exceptional results.
Sacramento 118, L.A. Lakers 115
Kobe Bryant brought his magic to the house of his rivals one final time in the regular season, and nearly walked out of the building with the home fans devastated again.