Nets upset Celtics
02/28/2010 08:54:14 AM
The New Jersey Nets claimed a rare road win to upset the Boston Celtics 104-96.
Brook Lopez led the way with 25 points as the Nets grabbed just their third away win in 30 attempts this season against a Celtics side still without the injured Paul Pierce.
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to impress as they won for the sixth consecutive game 94-71 at the Miami Heat.
John Salmons added 18 points as the Bucks condemned the Heat to a third successive defeat since Dwayne Wade's calf injury has kept him sidelined.
Nicolas Batum hit a career-high 31 points as the Portland Trail Blazers won for the 12th consecutive occasion against the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-91.
Zach Randolph also had a career night with 25 rebounds to add to his 31 points as the Memphis Grizzlies won 120-109 at the New York Knicks.
The Indiana Pacers upset the Chicago Bulls 100-90 to snap a three-game losing streak, Deron Williams scored 35 points in the Utah Jazz's 133-110 win over the Houston Rockets while the Golden State Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 95-88.