Light for Wizards?

Team encouraged by recent wins, Arenas' progress

Spurs hold off Heat

Nba

Nuggets 135, Pacers 115: : Kenyon Martin had 25 points and Chauncey Billups scored 13 of his 24 points in the final quarter as host Denver (24-12) won its fourth in a row, setting a season high in points and matching its best start since its first year in the NBA in 1976-77. Indiana fell to 12-22.

Carmelo Anthony (Towson Catholic), playing with a dinged-up digit on his shooting hand for most of the second half, finished with 21 points and set a season high with nine assists.

Nets 98, Kings 90: : Vince Carter scored 29 points, Yi Jianlian added 22 points and a season-high 13 rebounds, and New Jersey handed Sacramento (8-27) its 11th straight road loss, 98-90.

The Nets (17-18) won consecutive home games for the first time this season.

Bucks 107, Raptors 97: : Michael Redd had a season-high 35 points and Charlie Villanueva scored 13 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, leading host Milwaukee (17-19) to its first win without Andrew Bogut (back spasms) in 21 months. Chris Bosh led Toronto (15-20) with 31 points.

Jazz 119, Warriors 114: : Deron Williams had 25 points and 15 assists, Ronnie Brewer scored seven crucial points down the stretch, and host Utah (20-15) held off Golden State (10-26), which has lost four of five games.