Monta Ellis scored 39 points, dealt 11 assists and drained a career-high seven of a franchise-record 21 3-pointers as the Golden State Warriors survived coughing up a four-point lead in the final minute of regulation to beat the Orlando Magic, 123-
"They have it in them to do it. It's just a matter of them growing to the point where it can be all the time. We'll shock some people and win some big games." -- Warriors coach Keith Smart.
Elsewhere, Rose led the Bulls to a cruising victory over the Hawks to move very close from the top spot in the east as the Celtics were surprised by the Sixers. Elton Brand and Spencer Hawes netted 14 each. Finally, the Nets beat the Clippers, OKC had the better of Detroit and San Antonio defeated Sacramento.