STARS

Wednesday

— Allen Iverson, 76ers, had 40 points and 10 assists, keeping Philadelphia tied for eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 116-96 win over New Jersey.

— Jermaine O'Neal, Pacers, had 21 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists as Indiana defeated Boston 117-112 to remain sixth in the East.

— Carlos Boozer, Jazz, scored 25 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, leading Utah to a 104-83 victory over Denver.

— Jameer Nelson, Magic, totaled 27 points, seven assists and three steals in Orlando's 11th straight home win, 103-96 over Toronto.

PLAYOFF RACE

Milwaukee snapped a four-game losing streak and handed Washington its fourth straight loss, 100-97 on Wednesday night. The Bucks are tied for sixth in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the Wizards. ... Utah won its fourth straight to move to .500 for the first time since Feb. 10, with a 104-83 win over Denver. The Jazz trail Sacramento by 1 1/2 games for eighth in the West.

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STANDINGS

Detroit (63-15) moved within one win or a San Antonio loss of clinching home court advantage throughout the playoffs with a 96-73 rout of Cleveland on Wednesday night.

NEW HEIGHTS

The Los Angeles Clippers (45-33) equaled their highest win total in 30 years with a 97-93 victory over Portland on Wednesday night. The team won 46 games while playing in Buffalo in 1975-76. Their 45-37 record in the 1991-92 season was their best record since the move to California.

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