A fight that ended with Lenny Wilkens holding back coach Isiah Thomas highlighted the Raptors’ 102-90 victory over Indiana on Friday in Toronto. Raptors’ Morris Peterson, Indiana’s Al Harrington and Thomas were ejected with 8:02 left to play. Harrington approached Peterson after Peterson tripped up Harrington while running downcourt on a fast break. Peterson appeared to throw a punch and a shoving match ensued. Thomas ran onto the court and tried to get at Peterson, but Wilkens held Thomas back.
RESULTS, FRIDAY’S SYNOPSIS
Bulls at Portland, late
Complete Bulls coverage, Pages 1 and 4.
Indiana 90 at Toronto 102
The Raptors began the fourth period with a 11-4 run, opened a 12-point lead and Pacers never got closer.
Miami 99 At Philadelphia 104
Sixers got season-high points from Keith Van Horn, 33, and Eric Snow, 21, in handing Heat their 8th straight road loss.
Cleveland 91 at Atlanta 96
Cavaliers, who never led after the first quarter, pulled within one point a couple of times in the final two minutes.
Detroit 118 at Boston 66
Celtics were dealt their worst loss in their history, falling behind by as many as 60 points. They shot 29.9 percent.
New Orleans 72 at New Jersey 89
The Nets limited the Hornets, who shot 33 prercent from the field, to a season-low point total.
San Antonio 108 at Orlando 109
Tim Duncan had 23 points, 17 rebounds and six assists, and his put-back off his own miss with 4 seconds won it.
New York 108 at Memphis 102
Howard Eisley (30 points) hit eight of his first nine shots, finished 12-of-15 and scored Knicks’ final 7 points.
Minnesota 101 at Houston 121
Yao Ming had 24 points and 13 rebounds, his 14th double-double of season as Rockets shot season-high 58.1 percent.
Golden State 94 at Utah 102
Jazz improved to 2-0 under acting coach Phil Johnson, subbing for suspended coach Jerry Sloan.
L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, late
Chris Webber finished with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists in Kings’ 105-99 victory in L.A. on Christmas Day.
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, late
Suns 2-0 vs. Clips this season: 108-95 in Phx Dec. 27 & 87-76 in L.A. Dec. 20. Stephon Marbury averaged 21 in both.
