New York Knicks 107, Utah 99: The Jazz – still playing without Deron Williams – lost their first game of the season due to offensive woes in the third quarter, and the inability to stop Jamal Crawford (32 points) or Zach Randolph (25 points). Newbie PG Chris Duhon scored 16 points and had nine assists.

Los Angeles Lakers 111, Houston 82: It appears as if Phil’s got these guys playing defense this season – T-Mac shot 1-for-11 and Artest was 1-for-12 as the Lakers blew open a close game with a dominant (39-17) fourth quarter. Cue talk of the Lakers and 70 wins.

Atlanta 89, Oklahoma City 85: Even with their best defensive player, Josh Smith, sidelined with injured ankle, the Hawks held the Thunder without a basket for five minutes in the fourth quarter and Atlanta rallied to improve to an unlikely 5-0.

Toronto 89, Charlotte 79: Bosh went for 30 and the Bobcats couldn’t buy a bucket in the fourth (outscore 26-12). It’s taking Jermaine O’Neal some time to get acclimated North of the border: 0-for-5, 5 points in 19 minutes. He’s alternated double-figure scoring games.

Los Angeles Clippers 103, Dallas 92: Baron Davis led six Clips in double figures with 22, and Mike Dunleavy’s crew earned its first win of the season over the Josh Howard-less Mavericks. LA rook Eric Gordon has his best game as a pro with 11.