Font ResizeORLANDO, Fla. -- Ryan Anderson had 20 and 10 rebounds, Dwight Howard scored 25 and the short-handed Orlando Magic defeated the previously unbeaten Phoenix Suns 122-100 on Wednesday night.
Playing without injured Vince Carter and suspended Rashard Lewis, the Magic built a 23-point lead in the third quarter to pull away from the Suns.
Amare Stoudemire finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds for Phoenix (4-1), which was looking to match the 1984-85 team for the franchise`s best start. The Suns had come back from deficits in the first half but never did come close after the Magic built a big lead late.
Heat 93, Wizards 89
WASHINGTON -- Dwyane Wade scored 40 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 25 seconds left, to lead the Heat in a victory over the Wizards.
It was the first time Wade reached 40 points since getting a career-high 55 in April against New York. Quentin Richardson had 19 points and nine rebounds for Miami (4-1).
Raptors 110, Pistons 99
TORONTO -- Andrea Bargnani had 22 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Chris Bosh scored 25 points and the Raptors beat the Pistons.
Pacers 101, Knicks 89
NEW YORK -- T.J. Ford scored eight of his 16 points in the final 3:12, and the Pacers won for the first time this season, holding the Knicks without a field goal for the final 9-plus minutes.
Lakers 103,
Rockets 102
HOUSTON -- Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Rockets.
Hawks 113, Kings 105
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford had 26 points each to help the Hawks beat the Kings.
Hornets 114, Mavs 107
NEW ORLEANS -- Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the Hornets to a victory over the Mavericks.
Warriors 113,
Grizzlies 105
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Monta Ellis had 24 points and a season-high 12 assists, Anthony Morrow added 24 points, and Corey Maggette had 20 to lead Golden State to its first win of the season, beating Memphis.
Celtics 92,
Timberwolves 90
MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his third game back in Minnesota since he was traded in 2007, helping the Celtics remain undefeated with a victory over the Timberwolves.
