article_snippet: Boston's Evan Turner had 19 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds as the Celtics downed the New Jersey Nets 110-91 to end a three-game losing streak that had dropped the Celtics out of playoff position.
article_snippet: Avery Bradley scored 20 points to lead the Celtics, who moved a half-game ahead of Charlotte for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
article_snippet: Brook Lopez scored 31 points for the Nets, who had won two in a row to give The Hornets renewed playoff hopes.
article_snippet: James Harden scored  44 points  as the Houston Rockets handed the Pacers the Pacers
article_snippet: Josh Smith was on top form as Josh Smith netted 18 points for the Rockets who have now won four of their last five .
article_snippet: In Indianapolis, James Harden scored 19 of James Harden 44 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets handed the Pacers the Pacers sixth straight loss 110-100.
article_snippet: Josh Smith added 18 points for the Rockets (47-23), who have won four of five.
article_snippet: Jimmy Butler added 19 points in Jimmy Butler return to the lineup after missing 11 games with a sprained left elbow.
article_snippet: In other games, Zach Randolph scored 23 points and Pau Gasol had 21 as the Memphis Grizzlies secured a playoff spot with a 103-82 road win over the Brooklyn Knicks.
article_snippet: While Minnesota rookie guard Zach LaVine scored 27 points, including two 3-pointers to force overtime, as the Timberwolves edged the Utah Jazz 106-104.
article_snippet: Minnesota rookie guard Zach LaVine Zach LaVine scored 27 points to force overtime as Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz .
highlights_snippet: Brook Lopez renewed playoff hopes by hitting 31 points for Brooklyn Nets .
  