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Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, shoots against Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) and center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

Nowitzki, Marion lift Mavs over Clippers 96-92

Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points, 11 in the final 6-plus minutes, Shawn Marion added 16, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-92 on Monday night.

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Warriors beat Suns 102-96 for 3rd straight win

David Lee had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Monta Ellis scored 18 points and the Golden State Warriors earned their first three-game winning streak under rookie coach Mark Jackson with a 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

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Kaman leads Hornets past Jazz 86-80

Chris Kaman scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped an eight-game skid with an 86-80 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

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James scores 35, Heat finally beat Bucks 114-96

LeBron James scored 35 points and the Miami Heat finally found a way to beat Milwaukee, using a third-quarter surge to beat the Bucks 114-96 on Monday night.

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76ers send Bobcats to 15th straight loss

Lou Williams scored 23 points off the bench as the Philadelphia 76ers built an early lead and held on to send the Charlotte Bobcats to their 15th straight defeat, 98-89 Monday night.

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Big 2nd half leads Magic past Timberwolves 102-89

Jason Richardson scored 17 points, and Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu each added 14 as the Orlando Magic used a big second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-89 on Monday night.

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Recap: Golden State vs. Phoenix

David Lee finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Warriors snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Suns with a 102-96 victory.

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Knicks think they'll stay hot when stars join Lin

Amare Stoudemire watched Linsanity from Florida, a welcome break as he grieved the death of his brother.

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Recap: Orlando vs. Minnesota

Jason Richardson had 17 points and was one of six Magic players to score in double figures Monday as Orlando took down the Minnesota Timberwolves, 102-89.

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Recap: New Orleans vs. Utah

Chris Kaman had 27 points and 13 rebounds and the New Orleans Hornets overcame a late Utah rally to down the Jazz, 86-80.

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Hornets' Gordon to have surgery, out another six weeks

Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon will miss another six weeks after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday.

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