Detroit 111, Atlanta 104
Just when it appeared things were falling apart for the streaking Detroit Pistons, Reggie Jackson tossed them a lifeline.
Boston 90, Charlotte 87
You really have to wonder what it will take to slow down these Boston Celtics.
Indiana 105, Chicago 87
Over the course of a four-game losing streak, the Indiana Pacers had seen a disturbing trend emerge.
Oklahoma City 120, L.A. Clippers 111
Russell Westbrook is used to taking over offensively late in tight games.
Milwaukee 94, San Antonio 87
Eric Bledsoe hasn't had a chance to go through a full practice with Milwaukee after being traded to the Bucks by Phoenix earlier this week, so maybe it was just his veteran moxie and the fact that he had something to prove that helped him guide his new team to a 94-87 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday at the AT&T Center.
Orlando 128, Phoenix 112
Now in his fourth year in the NBA, Aaron Gordon has improved his floor game and his 3-point shooting.
Miami 84, Utah 74
Seeing his shot not fall didn't put any fear into Miami guard Dion Waiters. It never really does.
Brooklyn 101, Portland 97
Down 10 points midway through the third quarter, the Brooklyn Nets turned up the defense and turned around the game Friday night at Moda Center.