In Phoenix, Philadelphia held on to win at the Suns' home court for the first time in six years.
Andre Iguodala scored 32 points for the 76ers, who shot 57 percent. Willie Green scored three crucial free throws in the final 18.2 seconds.
The Suns lost consecutive home games for the first time this season.
In Los Angeles, Detroit beat the Clippers for the 11th straight time.
Tayshaun Prince had 22 points and 10 assists, helping the Pistons win for the 14th time in 17 games and stay just three games behind Eastern Conference leader Boston.
Detroit shot 54.3 percent and had 28 assists.
The Clippers dropped their fifth straight overall.
In Memphis, Tennessee, Utah sent Memphis to its eighth straight loss.
Deron Williams had 19 assists and scored 13 points for the Jazz, which held its two-game buffer over Denver in the Northwest Division.
In Orlando, Florida, Dwight Howard had 26 points and 22 rebounds to help Orlando beat New York.
Howard thrived in the paint with the Knicks missing Zach Randolph, their second-leading scorer and top rebounder.
(Agencies via Shanghai Daily March 3, 2008)