The Denver Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons 93-90 on Friday despite Allen Iverson scoring 23 points for the Pistons. Kobe Bryant hit the game-winning jumper with three seconds left and netted 36 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 121-119. The New Orleans Hornets gave the Los Angeles Clippers their 10th successive loss as they won 107-80, while Luke Ridnour hit the winning basket to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 104-102 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
Chris Bosh netted 32 points as the Toronto Raptors had a 103-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Philadelphia 76ers had a 93-87 success over the Charlotte Bobcats and the Chicago Bulls posted a 98-86 victory over the Washington Wizards. Shaquille O'Neal scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 128-100. * With Agencies
