In Auburn Hills, Michigan, LeBron James scored all of his 22 points in the first half, but didn't play in the fourth quarter after he was held scoreless in the third.

    Tayshaun Prince made James work on defense and led the Pistons in scoring with 24 points.

    The Pistons had four double-figure scorers in the first half alone, including reserves Antonio McDyess and Lindsey Hunter. Both had 12 points at halftime.

    In San Antonio, Tim Duncan scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half to help his Spurs to an 87-85 win over the Mavericks.

    Bruce Bowen topped his stifling defense on Dirk Nowitzki by hitting the game-winning 3-pointer with 2:15 left.

    The Spurs were playing just 36 hours after closing out their first-round series in Sacramento, while the Mavs had been off since Monday.

    Dallas tied it at 84 on a free throw by Josh Howard, but managed only one free throw the rest of the way. The Mavericks' final possession was ruined by Bowen, forcing Nowitzki to pass to Jerry Stackhouse in the left corner. Tight defense by Manu Ginobili resulted in Stackhouse stepping back for a 3-point try that came up way short.

    Duncan made 12 of 24 shots, getting all three of Dallas' centers in early foul trouble, and grabbed 13 rebounds. Tony Parker scored 19 points and Ginobili added 15.

    Stackhouse led the Mavericks with 24 points and Nowitzki was 8-of-20 for 20 points, compareing to his 31 points averaging each game during the first-round playoffs. Enditem