Denver: Gerald Green scored eight of his career-high 36 points in overtime, as the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets (112-107) in their National Basketball Association game yesterday. Goran Dragic had 21 points and 14 assists for Phoenix (31-21).
The Suns, a surprise playoff contender, swept the season series from the Nuggets (24-28).
Evan Fournier had career highs with 25 points and eight rebounds, for the Nuggets, who lost their fifth straight when they ran out of steam in overtime.
LeBron James received very little down time during a busy All-Star weekend but had plenty of energy in his return as he posted 42 points, nine rebounds and six assists while carrying the Miami Heat past the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas led 95-92 when swingman Vince Carter completed a four-point play with 7:47 left in the game, but the Heat produced a 16-0 run to put things away.
All-Star forward Paul George scored 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field and forward David West had 17 points and six rebounds as the Indiana Pacers downed the Atlanta Hawks.
Point guard Mike Conley scored 22 points, 10 of them in the fourth quarter, in his first game back from an ankle injury and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New York Knicks.
Center Al Jefferson collected 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats won the first game of a home-and-home series with the Detroit Pistons.
Center/forward Tyler Zeller recorded a season-high 18 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a rout of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Point guard Kyle Lowry keyed a decisive third quarter and finished with 24 points and 10 assists as the Toronto Raptors returned from the All-Star break with a win over the Washington Wizards.
Guard Nate Wolters’ three-pointer with 29 seconds to play gave the Milwaukee Bucks the lead for good in a victory over the Orlando Magic.
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