The Pistons moved closer to a playoff berth with an impressive win over the 76ers on Thursday night.

- Chicago 113, Philadelphia 99
Team FIC Differential: Bulls +14.2, 76ers -14.2

The Bulls (39-40) dominated the second half of a game that was tied after two quarters to defeat the 76ers (40-38) on Thursday night. Ben Gordon had 24 points and 7 rebounds, Derrick Rose posted 16 points and 8 assists, and Tyrus Thomas scored 24 points on 5-for-10 shooting. Both teams shot 52% from the floor at the United Center, but Chicago was a perfect 19-for-19 from the foul line. Andre Miller led with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Louis Williams scored 16 points off the bench, and Andre Iguodala added 19 points, 10 dimes and 7 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia – 20.3
Brad Miller, Chicago – 16.4
Ben Gordon, Chicago – 16.3
Louis Williams, Philadelphia – 11.8

- Houston 115, Sacramento 98
Team FIC Differential: Rockets +24.5, Kings -24.5

The Rockets (51-28) used a 16-point edge in the third quarter to put away the Kings (16-62) at ARCO Arena. Ron Artest led with 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting, Yao Ming tallied 20 points and 9 rebounds, and Luis Scola turned in 15 points and 8 boards in the win. Houston hit 54% on the night and narrowly outrebounded Sacramento by three. Spencer Hawes has 22 points and 11 rebounds, Jason Thompson posted 16 points and 10 boards, and Andres Nocioni chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds in defeat.

Game FIC Scores
Ron Artest, Houston – 18.4
Spencer Hawes, Sacramento – 17.3
Jason Thompson, Sacramento – 14.5
Yao Ming, Houston – 14.0

- L.A. Lakers 116, Denver 102
Team FIC Differential: Lakers +19.7, Nuggets -19.7

The Lakers (63-16) were victorious over the Nuggets (53-27) in Andrew Bynum’s return from a knee injury that sidelined him for more than two months. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points on 11-for-19 shooting, Pau Gasol posted 27 points and 19 rebounds, and Bynum put up 16 points and 7 boards in 21 minutes of action. Los Angeles converted just 42% of their shots, but outscored Denver by 14 points in the second half. Carmelo Anthony had 23 points and 5 rebounds, Nene tallied 17 points and 10 boards, and Chauncey Billups stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds for the Nuggets.

Game FIC Scores
Pau Gasol, Los Angeles – 23.6
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles – 18.5
Chauncey Billups, Denver – 14.4
Nene, Denver – 13.6

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