Utah defeats Denver

at Utah 116, Denver 106: Andrei Kirilenko scored 22 points for the Jazz and Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 13 rebounds in his return after missing three games because of a calf strain. The Nuggets played without Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, who both have sprained ankles.

at Chicago 95, Miami 91: Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Bulls ended a losing streak at three games. The Heat has lost seven of eight.

New Orleans 104, at Charlotte 99: Darren Collison scored a career-high 24 points for the Hornets. The Bobcats have lost three straight.

at Minnesota 109, Memphis 102: Al Jefferson scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves won their season-high fourth straight.

Philadelphia 102, at Houston 95: The 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to win their fourth in a row.

at Detroit 99, New Jersey 92: Jonas Jerebko scored 20 points on nine-for-nine shooting, and the Pistons ended a five-game home losing streak. The Nets are 4-46.

Oklahoma City 104, at Golden State 95: Kevin Durant scored 29 points for the Thunder.

at Milwaukee 93, Indiana 81: Andrew Bogut scored 21 points for the Bucks.

Atlanta at Washington, ppd.: A blizzard prevented the teams from flying to Washington.

Lakers 99, at Portland 82

San Antonio 98, at Clippers 81

-- associated press