Wade, Iguodala nail buzzer-beating jumpers

 Both Wade and Iguodala hit 20-footers at the buzzer Saturday night to lead their respective squads to badly needed thrilling victories. The Heat edged visiting Utah, 104-102, and the 76ers trimmed host Memphis, 99-97.

 "You've just got to keep playing through it," Iguodala said. "The game isn't over until the clock reaches triple zeros."

   In addition, Vince Carter buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds left as the host New Jersey Nets recovered after blowing a big lead to shoot down the Golden State Warriors, 100-95.

 It has been a tough season for Wade and the Heat (8-19), who came into Saturday's home game vs. Utah with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Miami held a 16-point third-quarter before Utah began pecking away.

 Led by C.J. Miles, who scored 14 of his 20 points in the final period, the Jazz took a 100-99 lead on two free throws by Matt Harpring with 46 seconds to play. Wade found rookie Daequan Cook for a 3-pointer but had to play hero again after Utah's Carlos Boozer tied it with 18 seconds left.

 Wade's jumper hit the rim, bounced up and through at the buzzer, sending Utah to its ninth loss in 11 games. Miami had lost each of its last two games in overtime.

 "I was just trying to be aggressive and got a shot," said Wade, the 2006 Finals MVP. "It's big because we'd lost four of our last five games. ... This shows the toughness of the team. We can build from here."

   Wade scored 20 points to lead six players in double figures, including all three who came off the bench. Shaquille O'Neal had 17 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out for the fifth straight game.

 Deron Williams scored 22 points and Russian Andrei Kirilenko added 21 for the Jazz, who have lost eight of their last nine meetings with the Heat.

 Iguodala is the centrepiece of Philadelphia's rebuilding project but got off to a slow start in Memphis, scoring just six points through the first three quarters. But he came alive in the final period, scoring 17 points.

 Two foul shots by Iguodala gave the Sixers a 92-85 lead with 2:01 to play before the Grizzlies rallied behind Spanish star Pau Gasol, who had a season-high 31 points and 13 rebounds.

 Gasol scored nine of Memphis' last 10 points, including a lefthanded hook with 5.2 seconds remaining to forge a 97-97 tie. On the next possession, Iguodala took the inbounds pass, dribbled once and launched a jumper over Mike Miller that splashed through the net as the buzzer sounded.

 "I'd gotten a good rhythm going there in the fourth, and from there, the basket gets bigger," Iguodala said. "The shot felt good going up."

   "He just made a tough shot," Miller said. "You've got to give him credit."

   Andre Miller scored a season-high 29 points for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game slide. Mike Miller and Rudy Gay scored 19 points each for the Grizzlies, who have dropped nine of 11.

 New Jersey 100, Golden State 95

   The Nets wasted a 10-point fourth-quarter lead but held the Warriors scoreless for the final 3:12. Carter's 3-pointer from the right corner came off a pass from Richard Jefferson and gave New Jersey a 97-95 lead.

 Jefferson scored 31 points and Carter added 23 for the Nets, who have won 10 straight home meetings with the Warriors.

 Milwaukee 103, Charlotte 99

   Chinese rookie Yi Jianlian made his first 12 shots and finished with a season-high 29 points and 10 rebounds for host Milwaukee. Jason Richardson scored a season-high 30 points for Charlotte.

 Phoenix 122, Toronto 103

   "Brazilian Blur" Leandro Barbosa, starting in place of the injured Raja Bell, made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points as the host Suns overcame a career-high 42 points by Chris Bosh ad beat the Raptors for the eighth consecutive time.

 San Antonio 99, LA Clippers 90

   Tim Duncan collected 34 points and a season-high 18 rebounds and French flash Tony Parker returned with 18 points as the host Spurs stopped a two-game slide and handed the Clippers their fourth straight setback. Argentine supersub Manu Ginobili left with a hand injury in the first quarter and did not return.

 Houston 116, Chicago 98

   Tracy McGrady returned from a one-game absence due to a sore knee to score 20 points and Chinese superstar Yao Ming added 18 for the visiting Rockets, who had seven players in double figures.

 New Orleans 110, Minnesota 76

   David West scored 22 points and Chris Paul added 19 and 15 assists as the Hornets routed the Timberwolves for their fourth straight home win. League-worst Minnesota has lost seven of eight.

 Indiana 93, Washington 85

   Danny Granger scored 25 points for the host Pacers, who have won four of five. Antawn Jamison had 29 points and 12 boards for injury-riddled Washington.

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