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Stoudemire, Suns close in on Utah with 110-100 win

Amare Stoudemire scored the first 11 points for Phoenix en route to a season-high 44 and the Suns led all the way in a 110-100 victory over Utah on Friday night that pulled them within a game of the Jazz for fourth place in the West.

    Roy hits with 0.9 seconds left for Blazers

    Brandon Roy rebounded from a cold spell to hit a 22-foot jumper with 0.9 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 76-74 on Friday night.

      Jennings, Bucks hold off Kings

      Brandon Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-108 double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

        Lakers hand T'Wolves 12th straight loss

        Kobe Bryant had 22 points and a season-high 13 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over Minnesota on Friday night and sending the Timberwolves to their 12th straight loss.

          Recap: Sacramento vs. Milwaukee

          Brandon Jennings scored a game-high 35 points on 8-of-13 from three-point range, along with eight assists as the Bucks fought valiantly to take down the Sacramento Kings, 114-108 in double- overtime.

          Pistons' Stuckey returns to lineup

          Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey returned to the lineup on Friday against the Pacers.

          Toronto Raptors (33-34) at New Jersey Nets (7-61), 7:30 p.m.

          The Toronto Raptors are clinging to the eighth and final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference, and hope to stay there when they open a short trip Saturday against the New Jersey Nets at the IZOD Center.

          Recap: Phoenix vs. Utah

          Amare Stoudemire was unstoppable, making 14-of-16 from the field and 16-of-18 from the free throw line for a season- high 44 points, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Utah Jazz, 110-100, in a battle for playoff position in the Western Conference.

          Milwaukee Bucks (37-30) at Denver Nuggets (47-22), 9 p.m.

          The Denver Nuggets will try to close out a three-game homestand on a perfect note tonight, when they welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to the Pepsi Center.

          Recap: LA Lakers vs. Minnesota

          Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, dished out 13 assists and had four steals as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Minnesota for a 10th straight time, 104-96, sending the Timberwolves to their 12th consecutive defeat.

          Charlotte Bobcats (35-33) at Miami Heat (35-34), 7:30 p.m.

          The Miami Heat will try to avoid being swept in the season series against the Charlotte Bobcats when they close out a six-game homestand Saturday at AmericanAirlines Arena.

          Recap: Portland vs. Washington

          Brandon Roy's leaner from just inside the three-point line with 0.9 seconds on the clock ended a streak of 14 missed shots for the star and handed the Trail Blazers a 76-74 win over Washington after blowing a double-digit lead late in the fourth.

          New Orleans Hornets (33-37) at Utah Jazz (44-25), 9 p.m.

          The Utah Jazz will kick off a short homestand tonight versus the New Orleans Hornets at EnergySolutions Arena.

          Tyreke Evans leaves game with concussion

          Kings rookie standout guard Tyreke Evans left Friday night's 114-108 double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks with a concussion.

          Boston Celtics (44-24) at Dallas Mavericks (46-22), 9 p.m.

          The Boston Celtics are closing in on their third straight Atlantic Division title and will resume a three-game western road trip Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

          Chicago Bulls (31-37) at Philadelphia 76ers (24-45), 7 p.m.

          The Chicago Bulls will take their untimely losing streak to the road tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center.

          Golden State Warriors (19-49) at Memphis Grizzlies (36-33), 8 p.m.

          The Memphis Grizzlies are still mathematically alive for a postseason berth and will play host to the Golden State Warriors tonight at FedEx Forum.

          Pierce, Allen lead Celtics past Rockets

          Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Ray Allen hit five 3-pointers and had 19 points, and the Boston Celtics snapped Houston's four-game winning streak with a 94-87 victory over the Rockets on Friday night.

            Ilgauskas back in Cleveland area

            Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back in the Cleveland area three days before he is eligible to re-sign with the Cavaliers.

            James, Cavs beat Bulls 92-85

            LeBron James became the youngest player to score 15,000 career points, breaking Kobe Bryant's mark by more than two years, and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away to beat Chicago 92-85 on Friday night for their 12th win in 13 games.

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