Minnesota 132, Washington 129
The Washington Wizards were the team battling for a playoff spot. The Minnesota Timberwolves ended up making the winning plays.
Detroit 112, Charlotte 105
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to five games by holding off the Charlotte Hornets 112-105 on Friday night at The Palace.
Miami 108, Orlando 97
Things are looking up for the Miami Heat ... in part because the players are all looking to, for and up to Hassan Whiteside.
Atlanta 101, Milwaukee 90
The Atlanta Hawks couldn't find their rhythm from long range, but it was the Milwaukee Bucks who came up short.
Houston 112, Toronto 109
Having run the Raptors ragged earlier this month in Toronto, the Rockets proved adept at doing so again, this time eschewing the double-digit deficit while playing at their preferred pace.
San Antonio 110, Memphis 104
With the game on the line and a chance to take advantage of a 5-on-4 numbers game in the final minutes, the San Antonio Spurs did what they do best: pass the ball around until they find the open man for the best available shot.
Sacramento 116, Phoenix 94
The Sacramento Kings are going nowhere for the 10th straight summer.
Golden State 128, Dallas 120
The Golden State Warriors attempted more 3-point shots than two-pointers Friday night.
Denver 116, L.A. Lakers 105
D.J. Augustin has been a godsend for the Denver Nuggets.