Orlando 102, Detroit 100: Obviously Billups traveled on his 32-footer that tied the game with three seconds left. No debating that. The key is that it didn’t matter, since Rashard Lewis beat the buzzer with a bank shot to win it, ending the Magic’s nine-game losing streak against the Pistons.

Minnesota 109, Golden State 108: Ryan Gomes emerged from the Witness Protection Program in Minny to go for a career 35 as the T-Wolves shocked the Warriors in Oakland. Adriana Lima’s boyfriend messed around and nearly had a triple double: 16 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds.

Washington 102, Dallas 84: If the 28-12 Hornets are the surprise of the NBA this year, and the Blazers are a close second, then the Gilbert-less Wizards, who are 22-17, have to be third. Sweeping the Mavericks? Nice beard, locksmith.

Boston 109, New York 93: Kendrick Perkins scored 22 of his 24 in the first half, but the highlight was on the radio, when Dr. Jack Ramsey tore into Eddy Curry for being lazy. That was funny. Gus Johnson said something like, “Can’t disagree with you.” Also funny – Van Pelt’s “Bushwick Bill” reference on Sportscenter last night.

Los Angeles Lakers 116, Denver 99: Melo made a jumper in the second quarter and landed on Kobe’s ankle. Down he went. X-Rays were negative, thankfully. Kobe was fantastic, taking only seven shots (!) and he looked closer to Magic in his prime than Michael in 1986. D Fish made six-of-seven three’s.

Portland 111, Atlanta 109, OT: Travis Outlaw’s 20 foot jumper with one-second left in the grill of Josh Smith was the difference. The Blazers are a stunning nine games over .500, yet only 7th in the West. That would be good for third in the meek East.

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