Denver Nuggets 114, Golden State Warriors 105: When you play the Nuggets, you can pretty much assure yourself of scoring in triple digits. Unfortunately, you can also assure they’re going to score in triple digits. It was the Nuggets’ 20th game in a row scoring 100 points or more, and of those twenty games only twice did they hold their opponent under 100: They held the Spurs to 96, and the Clippers to 99. Allen Iverson, JR Smith, and Carmelo Anthony all combined for 82 points for the Nuggets. With the loss, Golden State allowed Dallas to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

Utah Jazz 94, Dallas Mavericks 97: The Mavs were scared there for a minute, but with the win and the loss of the Warriors, Dallas has stamped its way into the playoffs, and will probably be the seven seed. Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points and had hte game winning three, and Jason Terry chipped in with 21 points. I said it before the trade, I said it after the trade, and I say it now: Jason Kidd was a rip off. He scored seven points and had seven assists, and you have to start wondering: Was he partially responsible for the Nets slide? VC and Richard Jefferson can score, and at some point, we just have to face facts — maybe Jason Kidd isn’t very good anymore.

Los Angeles Lakers 106, Los Angeles Clipppers 78: There was a time where it was thought the Clippers were on their way up. That was two years ago. What a difference time can make.