Jazz take series lead

Deron Williams had 24 points and the Utah Jazz took a 2-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets with a 105-93 win at Salt Lake City on Friday.

The Jazz host Game 4 on Sunday.

Celtics 100, Heat 98: Paul Pierce hit a 21-foot jumper at the buzzer and Boston took a 3-0 series lead with a win at Miami.

Game 4 is at Miami on Sunday.

Spurs 94, Mavericks 90: Tim Duncan scored 25 points and host San Antonio took a 2-1 series lead over Dallas.

Game 4 is Sunday at San Antonio.