STARS

-- Chris Bosh, Raptors, had 39 points and 11 rebounds in Toronto's 93-86 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

--Deron Williams, Jazz, had 11 points and 15 assists in his return to the lineup, leading Utah over Memphis 117-110.

--Carmelo Anthony, Nuggets, scored 30 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and hit a go-ahead jumper with 1:15 remaining to help Denver beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105.

--Rashard Lewis, Magic, scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left to lead Orlando over Philadelphia 96-94.

--Shaquille O'Neal, Suns, had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks as Phoenix snapped a three-game losing streak in Minnesota with a 110-102 victory over the Timberwolves.

SPEAKING

"He's a great player, an Olympic gold medalist, a hard worker and he's the general of this team. He's been out most of the season, but with the general back, he generated energy with his teammates." -- Memphis guard O.J. Mayo, after Deron Williams returned to Utah's lineup and had 11 points and 15 assists Wednesday in a 117-100 victory over the Grizzlies.

TAKE A SEAT

LeBron James played just 17 minutes, tying his career low, and scored 14 points in Cleveland's 117-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. James also played 17 minutes in a game against Houston in Dec. '04, his second season in the league -- a game in which he sustained a bone bruise near his left eye after being elbowed by Dikembe Mutombo.