Nate Robinson scored 18 points and the Bulls beat snapped the Timberwolves’ three-game winning streak with a 87-80 win last night in Minneapolis.
Robinson, a former Knicks fan favorite, played 31 minutes after starting point guard Kirk Hinrich left with a hip strain.
Joakim Noah added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls (4-2).
Rockets 96, Pistons 82
In Houston, James Harden scored 20 points, Jeremy Lin had seven points and eights assists and the Rockets (3-3) beat the winless Pistons in their first game without coach Kevin McHale. The team announced earlier McHale was taking an immediate leave of absence to deal with a family matter.
Bobcats 101, Mavs 97
In Charlotte, N.C., rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had a career-high 25 points to help the Bobcats (2-3) snap a 16-game losing streak against the Mavericks with an overtime win.
Celtics 96, Bucks 92
In Milwaukee, Paul Pierce scored 25 points as the Celtics (3-3) rallied for a win. Rajon Rondo had 10 points and 10 assists for the Celtics, giving him 30 straight games with 10 or more assists, the third-longest streak in NBA history.
Spurs 112, Trail Blazers 109
In Portland, Ore., Manu Ginobili hit two big free throws in the final seconds to propel the Spurs (6-1).
Nuggets 107, Warriors 101
In Oakland, Calif., former Knick Danilo Gallinari scored five of his 21 points in the final 36 seconds and Nuggets (4-3) closed with an 11-0 run to beat the Warriors in double overtime.
Sixers 93, Raptors 83
In Toronto, Jrue Holiday scored 16 points to lead the 76ers (4-2).