BOSTON -- Paul Pierce had 29 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Boston Celtics clinched at least a tie for the Atlantic Division title as they held off a late charge by the Orlando Magic for a 102-98 win Wednesday night.
Boston (37-26) has a 3 1/2-game lead over New York (33-29). The Celtics have three games left and the Knicks four.
Division winners are guaranteed to be seeded no worse than fourth in the conference and wouldn't have to face Chicago or Miami in the first round.
New York 104, New Jersey 95: Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points for the Knicks, who played the Nets in New Jersey for the last time. The Nets move to Brooklyn next season.
Miami 96, Toronto 72: LeBron James scored 28 points for the host Heat.
Washington 121, Milwaukee 112: Jordan Crawford scored 32 points as the host Wizards dealt the Bucks a crucial defeat in their attempt for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 103, Cleveland 87: Jrue Holiday made five three-pointers and scored 24 points to help the 76ers keep their hold on a playoff spot.
Memphis 103, New Orleans 91: Rudy Gay scored 26 points and Mike Conley 20 as the host Grizzlies clinched a playoff berth.
Chicago 100, Charlotte 68: Richard Hamilton scored 22 points in just 24 minutes for the visiting Bulls.
Dallas 117, Houston 110: Dirk Nowitzki scored 35 points to rally the host Mavericks.
L.A. Clippers 104, Denver 98: With their 13th win in 15 games, the visiting Clippers moved into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with the Lakers, who played at Golden State later.
Notebook: Charlotte president Rod Higgins confirmed there was an altercation between coach Paul Silas and forward Tyrus Thomas in the locker room Sunday night, after the Bobcats' 94-82 loss to Boston. According to reports, Silas took exception to Thomas for fraternizing with the Celtics and yelled at him after the game. ... The NBA fined Dallas guard Delonte West $25,000 for jabbing his finger into the ear of Jazz swingman Gordon Hayward during Utah's 123-121 triple-overtime win over Dallas on Monday. West called it a "wet willy"; the NBA called it a "physical taunt."
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