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Parker-less Spurs Sting Denver 102-91

Hornets outshine Suns 101-98, Mavs jet past Rockets 96-83

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2007 5:38 AM CST

(Newser) – Tim Duncan had a slow start coming back from an ankle injury, but Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto each put up their best nights this season in San Antonio's 102-91 defeat of the Nuggets. The win broke a two-game losing streak, and ensured a perfect home record for the Spurs, reports the San Antonio Express-News. Elsewhere in the south:

  • New Orleans also snapped a two-game slide at home, as Chris Paul and Morris Peterson chipped in 21 points each and helped stunt Phoenix's scoring to secure a 101-98 victory.
  • Tracy McGrady struggled with his shooting and Houston once again couldn't get it together to down the Mavericks, as Dallas prevailed 96-83.

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan defends Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson, left, during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan defends Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson, left, during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) scores as San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, left, looks on during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. San Antonio won 102-91. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) scores as San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, left, looks on during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Brent Barry (17) and Denver Nuggets forward Bobby Jones (11) battle for a rebound during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. San Antonio won 102-91. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs guard Brent Barry (17) and Denver Nuggets forward Bobby Jones (11) battle for a rebound during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. San...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler , right,blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire in the second half of their NBA basketball game inNew Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Hornets won, 101-98. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler , right,blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire in the second half of their NBA basketball game inNew Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Hornets...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets forward Morris Peterson, left, passes the ball past Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash in the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Hornets won, 101-98.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Hornets forward Morris Peterson, left, passes the ball past Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash in the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Hornets won,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, left, shoots as he guarded by Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Hornets won, 101-98.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, left, shoots as he guarded by Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Hornets...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, drives around Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) during the first quarter of a basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, drives around Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) during the first quarter of a basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, rear, of China, and Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier, battle for a rebound during the first quarter of a basketball game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, rear, of China, and Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier, battle for a rebound during the first quarter of a basketball game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J....   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Steve Francis (3) goes up between Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier and Dirk Nowitzki, left, during the third quarter of a basketball game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Houston. The Mavericks beat the Rockets 96-83. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Rockets' Steve Francis (3) goes up between Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier and Dirk Nowitzki, left, during the third quarter of a basketball game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 in Houston. The Mavericks...   (Associated Press)
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Dec. 15 NBA Games

Hornets 101 Suns 98
Sports Network

Mavericks 96 Rockets 83
Houston Chronicle

 
NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Dallas Mavericks • San Antonio Spurs • Denver Nuggets • Tim Duncan • Tony Parker • Dirk Nowitzki • Houston Rockets • Tracy McGrady • Chris Paul • Michael Finley • Morris Peterson • Fabricio Oberto

 
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