Bobcats 100, Timberwolves 90

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jason Richardson scored 25 points in another strong performance following arthroscopic knee surgery as Charlotte Bobcats defeated error-prone Minnesota. Richardson led an efficient offense that included a season-high 24 points from Emeka Okafor and 14 assists and just one turnover for Raymond Felton.

Celtics 107, Magic 88

BOSTON - Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead Boston to its ninth straight win.

Ray Allen added 21 points, Rajon Rondo posted 16 points with 12 assists, and Kevin Garnett scored 15 points for the Celtics (17-2) in a win over a top Eastern Conference rival.

Rashard Lewis paced Orlando (13-5) with 30 points.

Heat 130, Warriors 129

OVERTIME

OAKLAND, Calif. - Chris Quinn hit a tying three-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, Michael Beasley stole the ensuing inbounds pass and made the decisive free throw, and the Miami Heat pulled off a wild comeback.

Jamal Crawford missed a running jumper at the buzzer as the Warriors dropped their seventh straight game.

Monday's Games

Charlotte 100, Minnesota 90

Boston 107, Orlando 88

Miami 130, Golden State 129 (OT)

Today's Games

L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Washington at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m.

Portland at New York, 5:30 p.m.

Detroit at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Denver, 7 p.m.

Utah at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

He said it

"They left me out for dead. It's like we're in a foxhole and I'm facing the other way. If I got shot in the head, at least you want to get shot by the enemy."

STEPHON MARBURY, criticizing his teammates for not sticking up for him during his battles with Knicks management

Almanac

On Dec. 2, 1993, the Houston Rockets tie the NBA record for the best start to a season, improving to 15-0 with a 94-85 victory over the New York Knicks.

Monday's best

Boston's Paul Pierce scored 17 of his team-high 24 points in the third quarter to help the Celtics defeat the Orlando Magic 107-88.

Charlotte's Jason Richardson turned in his third straight game of at least 21 points since his return after sitting out seven contests following the exploratory surgery on his right knee. The Bobcats defeated Minnesota 100-90.