Quick start by Spurs is too much for Heat

Last update: January 5, 2009 - 11:19 PM

• SAN ANTONIO 91, MIAMI 84: Tim Duncan had 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Southwest Division-leading Spurs held off the Heat on Monday in Miami. The Spurs, who won their third in a row, put five players in double figures, ran out to a quick 10-point lead and shot 59 percent in the fourth quarter.

• DENVER 135, INDIANA 115: Kenyon Martin scored 25 points as the host Nuggets set a season-high in points in winning their fourth in a row. Danny Granger scored 36 points for the Pacers.

• NEW JERSEY 98, SACRAMENTO 90: Vince Carter scored 29 points and the host Nets won despite playing the second half without point guard Devin Harris, who aggravated a hamstring injury.

• MILWAUKEE 107, TORONTO 97: Michael Redd scored a season-high 35 points, and Charlie Villanueva scored 13 of his 25 in the fourth quarter for the host Bucks.

• UTAH 119, GOLDEN STATE 114: Deron Williams had 25 points and 15 assists, and Jazz beat the Warriors in Salt Lake City.

NOTES

• Free-agent forward Antoine Walker was charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach early Monday. The three-time All-Star, 32, hasn't played since last season with the Timberwolves.

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