Indiana Pacers 111, Orlando Magic 122: Orlando Magic clinched a playoff spot — this should be some indication of just how bad the East really is — riding the efforts of Hedo Turkoglu (27 points), Rashard Lewis (22), Maurice Evans (19), Dwight Howard (18), and Keith Bogans off the bench (11). The Pacers droped to 25-41, and are still only three games out of the 8-spot in the East, giving you a final indiciation of just how bad the Conference really is.

San Antonio Spurs 96, Philadelphia 76′ers 103: It’s hard to imagine the Sixers are really putting a run together, but the Sixers are really putting a run together. Andre Miller had 32 points and the other Andre, Andre Iguodala, chipped in 25 points to help give Philly their ninth win in 11 tries. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli combined for 49 points for the Spurs.

Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards 119: Antwan Jamison brought the Wizards back when down four points with only seven seconds to play. Jamison hit a three-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to cut the Clips lead to one point (98-97). Tim Thomas then hit two free throws to give the Clips a three point lead, and then Jamison hit another three, sending the game into overtime. He finished with 36 points, and helped the Wizards avoid a humiliating defeat to the worst team in the NBA (and even if their record says that, I still say it’s much more a disgrace to lose to the Knicks).

Sacramento Kings 99, Phoenix Suns 127: Shaquille O’Neal looked like his old self, scoring 17 points and grabbing eight boards for the Suns. Well, maybe not old self, but better than what they’ve gotten. Amare Stoudemire led the Suns with 30 points.