Bobcats keep Allen from record

Gerald Wallace scored 19 points, including the clinching free throws with 3 seconds left, and the host Charlotte Bobcats overcame top scorer Stephen Jackson's ejection to beat the short-handed Boston Celtics 94-89 on Monday night.

Ray Allen scored 25 points and hit two 3-pointers, leaving him two shy of breaking Reggie Miller's NBA career record of 2,560. Paul Pierce added 22 points and Kevin Garnett grabbed 14 rebounds for the Celtics, who dressed only 10 players.

Timberwolves 104, Hornets 92: Kevin Love had 27 points and 17 rebounds, and visiting Minnesota maintained its surprising dominance of the playoff-contending New Orleans.

Lakers 93, Grizzlies 84: Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead visiting Los Angeles over Memphis.

Mavericks 99, Cavaliers 96: Jason Terry scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to send host Dallas to its ninth straight win, and Cleveland to its 15th straight loss.

Rockets 108, Nuggets 103: Kevin Martin scored 37 points and visiting Houston took advantage of Nene's absence to beat Denver despite Carmelo Anthony's 50-point effort that tied his career high.

Jazz 107, Kings 104: Al Jefferson scored 23 points and Deron Williams had 21 points and nine assists to help visiting Utah rally over Sacramento.

Suns 104, Warriors 92: At Oakland, Calif., Steve Nash had 14 points and 15 assists to lead Phoenix past Golden State on his 37th birthday.

Trail Blazers 109, Bulls 103: LaMarcus Aldridge had a career-high 42 points and host Portland defeated Chicago.