The Cavaliers delivered a message to the Celtics on Sunday afternoon, in a game that didn't have any bearing on the playoff seeding in the East.

- New Orleans 102, Dallas 92
Team FIC Differential: Hornets +8.9, Mavericks -8.9

The Hornets (49-31) earned themselves a one-game lead over the Mavericks (48-32) in the race for the sixth seed with a win on Sunday night. Chris Paul starred with 37 points, 17 assists and 9 rebounds, David West posted 31 points and 6 boards, and Peja Stojakovic added 11 points and 6 rebounds. New Orleans shot 55% from the field, and hit 15-for-16 foul shots. Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 14 rebounds, Jason Terry tallied 13 points and 5 assists, and Josh Howard scored 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting in defeat.

Game FIC Scores
Chris Paul, New Orleans – 39.9
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas – 24.9
David West, New Orleans – 19.1
Erick Dampier, Dallas – 12.3

- Cleveland 107, Boston 76
Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +45.9, Celtics -45.9

The Cavaliers (65-15) outscored the Celtics (60-20) by 22 points in the first quarter and never looked back at the Quicken Loans Arena. LeBron James led with 29 points and 7 assists in just 30 minutes, Zydrunas Ilgauskas tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Maurice Williams contributed 13 points, 6 dimes and 4 boards in the victory. Cleveland shot 55% from the field, while limiting Boston to 35% shooting on the night. Paul Pierce scored a team-high 14 points on 4-for-17 shooting, Glen Davis posted 12 points and 4 rebounds, and Mikki Moore turned in 10 points 5-for-6 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores
LeBron James, Cleveland – 22.8
Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cleveland – 11.1
Kendrick Perkins, Boston – 9.5
Rajon Rondo, Boston – 8.8

- Miami 122, New York 105
Team FIC Differential: Heat +29.0, Knicks -29.0

The Heat (42-38) dominated the Knicks (31-50) in the second half on Easter Sunday. Dwyane Wade starred with 55 points and 9 rebounds, Michael Beasley posted 28 points and 16 boards, and Mario Chalmers poured in 15 points and 11 assists in the win. Miami hit 56% of their shots and outrebounded New York by 13 at American Airlines Arena. Al Harrington led with 21 points and 6 rebounds, David Lee tallied 11 points and 11 boards, and Quentin Richardson put up 14 points and 7 rebounds for the Knicks.

Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, Miami – 35.4
Michael Beasley, Miami – 25.6
Al Harrington, New York – 13.8
David Lee, New York – 10.9

- Toronto 111, Philadelphia 104
Team FIC Differential: Raptors +27.8, 76ers -27.8

The Raptors (31-49) used a strong second half to win a game against the 76ers (40-40) that was tied at halftime. Chris Bosh had 22 points and 8 rebounds, Jose Calderon tallied 11 points and 11 assists, and Anthony Parker chipped in 18 points and 6 boards in the victory. Toronto hit 53% of their shots, while holding Philadelphia to 40% shooting and forcing 19 turnovers. Louis Williams scored 23 points on 5-for-13 shooting, Samuel Dalembert posted 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Andre Iguodala stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points, 8 assists and 5 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores
Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia – 18.5
Andrea Bargnani, Toronto – 17.0
Louis Williams, Philadelphia – 16.3
Shawn Marion, Toronto – 15.5

- San Antonio 95, Sacramento 92
Team FIC Differential: Spurs +1.4, Kings -1.4

Michael Finley made a three-pointer with one second left in regulation to push the Spurs (51-28) past the Kings (16-64) at Arco Arena. Tony Parker led with 25 points and 9 assists, Kurt Thomas posted 9 points and 13 rebounds, and Roger Mason Jr. scored 22 points on 8-for-19 shooting in the win. Both teams shot 41% on the night, but San Antonio won the rebounding battle by five. Spencer Hawes had 24 points and 8 rebounds, Jason Thompson tallied 8 points and 11 boards, and Andres Nocioni added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the Kings.

Game FIC Scores
Tony Parker, San Antonio – 17.0
Spencer Hawes, Sacramento – 16.1
Kurt Thomas, San Antonio – 15.1
Jason Thompson, Sacramento – 12.2

- L.A. Lakers 92, Memphis 75
Team FIC Differential: Lakers +26.6, Grizzles -26.6

The Lakers (64-17) cruised to a relatively easy victory over the Grizzles (23-57) on Sunday night. Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 5 rebounds, Pau Gasol tallied 12 points and 13 boards, and Kobe Bryant contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds on 7-for-9 shooting. Los Angeles forced 19 turnovers and held Memphis to 36% shooting from the field at the Staples Center. O.J. Mayo scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Marc Gasol posted 14 points and 8 rebounds, and Hakim Warrick scored 12 points on 4-for-9 off the bench.

Game FIC Scores
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles – 19.2
Pau Gasol, Los Angeles – 16.1
Marc Gasol, Memphis – 14.2
Hakim Warrick, Memphis – 8.6

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