Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry, apparently, is still getting to know the shooting guard he has been coaching for the last two months.
Vince Carter scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half and the Phoenix Suns took control early to beat the Toronto Raptors, 110-92.
DeMar DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani each scored 24 points and Toronto withstood a furious onslaught by Derrick Rose to down Chicago, 118-113.
D.J. Augustin posted 23 points and eight assists as Charlotte rolled over Toronto, 114-101, at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Brandon Roy hit a pair of three-pointers in the final minute of regulation and Portland held off Denver, 107-106, in overtime to deal the Nuggets their first loss since the trade of Carmelo Anthony.
Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Mercury agreed to terms with guard Marie Ferdinand-Harris and forward Nakia Sanford on Thursday.