Celtics edge Timberwolves 92-90
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The Associated Press - Published: November 5, 2009
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 92-20 victory over the Timberwolves.
Rajon Rondo scored 14 of his 18 points in the third quarter for the Celtics (6-0), who join the Denver Nuggets as the only two teams in the league without a loss.
The Wolves had a chance to tie in the final 10 seconds of the game. But Garnett forced a jump ball with Corey Brewer on an amazing defensive play to stay undefeated in five games against the Timberwolves.
Oleksiy Pecherov scored a career-high 24 points and Al Jefferson added 18 points for the Timberwolves.
Magic 122, Suns 100
ORLANDO, 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.
Nuggets 122, Nets 94
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony woke up the unbeaten Nuggets in a 44-point third quarter and Denver continued its best start since 1985-86 with a victory over the winless Nets.
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.
Pacers 101, Knicks 89
NEW YORK — T.J. Ford scored eight of his 16 points in the final 3:12, and the Indiana Pacers won for the first time this season, holding the Knicks without a field goal for the final 9-plus minutes.
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.
Lakers 103, Rockets 102, OT
HOUSTON — Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and the Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Rockets. Carl Landry scored 20 points to lead six Houston players in double figures.
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