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Hornets end Lakers' 15-game home streak (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, points as he talks with with teammate Sasha Vujacic, left, of Slovenia during the second half of an NBA basketball  against the New Orleans Hornets game in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. The Hornets won 116-105.

Somebody had to play defense in Tuesday night's Hornets-Lakers game. The Hornets finally did in the fourth quarter, and it proved decisive. David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the final period to outscore Los Angeles by himself, and New Orleans beat Los Angeles 116-105 to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak.


'Melo out 3 weeks with broken hand (AP)

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony grimaces as he grabs his right hand after he was injured on a play against Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster during the third quarter of the Nuggets' 135-115 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. Nuggets officials confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, that Anthony's right hand was broken on the play.

Carmelo Anthony didn't care for the color of the new removable splint he was sporting on his broken right hand, preferring it to be Denver Nuggets blue over bright red. Then again, a splint of any color sure beats surgery. The Nuggets All-Star guard will miss at least three weeks after breaking a bone in his shooting hand in a victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.


Bobcats surprise stumbling Celtics in OT (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (14) passes the ball around Boston Celtics guard Paul Pierce (34) during the first half of the Bobcats' 114-106 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.

After 19 straight wins and an NBA record 27-2 start, the Boston Celtics have lost that swagger. The lockdown defense and the poise are missing, too, as teams line up to get a shot at the defending champions. On Tuesday, it was the lowly Charlotte Bobcats, as Raymond Felton scored 25 points and rookie D.J.


Dirk rallies Mavs over Clippers 107-102 (AP)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (12) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. The Mavericks won 107-102.

Dirk Nowitzki made the game-saving plays on both ends of the court for the Dallas Mavericks. That was the easy part for the star forward. Just don't ask the frustrated Nowitzki to explain how the Mavericks even got into the position that his blocked shot and go-ahead jumper were needed in the final minute against the short-handed and hurting Los Angeles Clippers.


Durant, Green lift Thunder over Knicks (AP)

New York Knicks forward David Lee, left, goes up for a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Joe Smith, right, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.

What appeared to be a lopsided victory turned into a nail-biter, but the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't complain. Wins have been rare this season for the Thunder, so they wanted to celebrate after holding off the New York Knicks 107-99 on Tuesday night -- after nearly blowing a 23-point, second-half lead.


Hornets sting L.A., end Lakers' home streak

New Orleans' David West celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.West, Paul combine for 72 points in New Orleans' victory


Bobcats surprise suddenly struggling Celtics

Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Wallace drives past Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett during Tuesday's game.Raymond Felton scored 25 points, rookie D.J. Augustin added 11 of his 20 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned Boston 114-106 on Tuesday to continue the Celtics’ sudden slide.


Grizzlies waive Darius Miles
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -The Memphis Grizzlies waived forward Darius Miles, who was trying to make a comeback after a two-year absence following knee surgery.

Carmelo out at least 3 weeks with broken hand

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony holds his right wrist during Monday's game against Indiana. The team said he had a 'Hopefully the healing process will be a lot quicker,' Nuggets star says


LeBron still insists he didn't walk vs. Wizards

LeBron James says he won't stop performing his Two days after he was surprisingly whistled for traveling in the closing seconds of Cleveland’s 80-77 loss at Washington, LeBron James maintains his “crab dribble” was legal and that he has no plans to remove it from his arsenal.


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