Tony Allen scored a game-high 25 points, which included hitting 13-of-16 foul shots, as the Boston Celtics earned a slim 96-94 decision over the Cleveland Cavaliers in preseason action at the Dunkin Donuts Center.

Brandon Rush and T.J. Ford each scored 18 points off the bench to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 102-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls in preseason action.

Rasheed Wallace scored 12 points and Chauncey Billups added 10 in Detroit's 73-62 preseason win over the Washington Wizards.

Larry Bird's housecleaning project has claimed another casualty.

Veteran center Jeff Foster signed a contract extension with the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

The Indiana Pacers traded forward Shawne Williams to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, in exchange for swingman Eddie Jones, two future second-round draft picks and cash.

Mike Taylor notched a game-high 20 points and the Los Angeles Clippers produced a 107-80 win over their city and Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, at the Save Mart Center, home to Fresno State hoops.

Gerald Green scored 18 points to lead six Dallas players in double figures, helping the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 110-102 in a preseason game on Thursday night.

Matt Barnes had 21 points off the bench and 13 rebounds, as the Phoenix Suns downed the Utah Jazz, 96-89, in preseason action.

Ron Artest had 18 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets in an 85-78 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in preseason action from the Toyota Center.