Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Jamal Crawford poured in 25 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks in a 125-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena. Joe Johnson and Josh Smith added 22 points each for the Hawks, who have won three of four. Marvin Williams and Maurice Evans chipped in 14 and 12 points, respectively. Al Horford totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds, while Mike Bibby gave 11 points in the win. Smith also had nine boards and seven assists for the Hawks, who moved to 29-6 all-time in Atlanta against Denver. Carmelo Anthony amassed a game-best 30 points and six boards for the Nuggets, who dropped their second straight game after starting the season with five consecutive wins. Chauncey Billups donated 27 points and seven helpers, while Nene had 12 points and Ty Lawson 10 in defeat. Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin did not play due to a left fibula contusion suffered in Friday's game. The loss means Nuggets coach George Karl remains in search of his 939th career coaching win, which would move him past the legendary Red Auerbach into eighth place on the all-time NBA list.

Final Score: Boston 86, New Jersey 76

East Rutherford, NJ (My Sportsbook) - Rajon Rondo recorded 16 points and five steals, while Paul Pierce chipped in 16 points and seven assists, as the Celtics came alive late to upend the winless Nets, 86-76. Ray Allen scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, and Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins each tallied nine points to go with 13 and eight rebounds, respectively, in the win. Boston was coming off its first loss of the season, a 110-103 setback to Phoenix on Friday, while the Nets have dropped their first seven games in the worst start in franchise history. Brook Lopez donated a game-high 23 points while grabbing seven rebounds, and Rafer Alston logged 20 points and seven assists for New Jersey, which turned the ball over 24 times in the loss.

Final Score: Chicago 93, Charlotte 90

Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - Joakim Noah produced a career high in points with 21 and grabbed a game-best 16 rebounds, as the Bulls hung on for a 93-90 win against the Bobcats at United Center. John Salmons led all scorers with 27 points, knocking down a pair of three-pointers along the way, and added seven boards and six assists to the victory. Luol Deng scored 14 and secured 11 caroms while Derrick Rose checked in with 13 points for Chicago, which posted a third straight win a day after losing big man Tyrus Thomas for up to six weeks with a broken left forearm. The Bobcats, meanwhile, are coming off a very impressive win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Boris Diaw led the visitors with 20 points while pulling down seven boards and dishing out five assists. Raymond Felton posted 14 points and a game-high 10 assists and Tyson Chandler contributed 13 points and seven boards in the loss, Charlotte's first in three games.

Final Score: Dallas 129, Toronto 101

Dallas, TX (My Sportsbook) - Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers with 29 points, as the Mavericks cruised past Toronto, 129-101, at American Airlines Center. Nowitzki also grabbed nine rebounds and doled out four assists, while Jason Terry and Shawn Marion scored 19 and 18 points, respectively, for the Mavs, who have won four of five. Josh Howard chipped in 16 points, and James Singleton logged 10 off the bench for the victors. Chris Bosh posted his usual double-double, going for 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Raptors, who have split their first six games of the season. Andrea Bargnani posted 22 points, while Jose Calderon ended with 13 and seven assists in defeat.

Final Score: Milwaukee 102, New York 87

Milwaukee, WI (My Sportsbook) - Andrew Bogut scored 22 points, grabbed eight rebounds and doled out four assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 102-87 rout of the New York Knicks at Bradley Center. Jodie Meeks added 19 points and Brandon Jennings 17 for the Bucks, who won their second straight game. Luke Ridnour scored 10 with four helpers in the win. David Lee ended up with 18 points, seven boards and four assists for the Knicks, who lost their third in a row. Toney Douglas totaled 16 points and Danilo Gallinari 15 in defeat. Larry Hughes finished with 14 points.