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Clamping Down: The Nuggets' 105-95 win over the Rockets was a cl…

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The Nuggets' 105-95 win over the Rockets was a clinic in taking advantage of turnovers, writes Rob Mahoney, who breaks down Wilson Chandler's effect and more from the victory.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Tony Parker had 24 points and 13 assists, and the Spurs rallied for a 106-102 victory over the Hornets on Wednesday night, overcoming the absence of Tim Duncan and coach Gregg Popovich for their 15th straight win at home.

Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com

Dwight Howard re-aggravated the torn labrum in his right shoulder late in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night and did not return to the game.

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Lakers center Dwight Howard has aggravated his right shoulder injury against the Memphis Grizzlies and is out for the second half.

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The Rockets' struggles continue. The Nuggets took over in the third quarter en route to a 105-95 win over Houston, handing James Harden and crew their eighth loss in nine games.

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The New Orleans Hornets are moving ahead with plans to change their name to the Pelicans next season, people familiar with the decision said.

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

At long last, rookie Royce White finally appears to be getting closer to playing professional basketball under the Houston Rockets' umbrella. It's been more than two weeks since the Rockets suspended White, who has yet to play a minute for Houston this …

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The San Antonio Spurs will face New Orleans on Wednesday night without Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard. They expect Manu Ginobili to return from injury.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard-forward Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract a day after sending three players to the Cleveland Cavaliers to free up salary space.

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With the 2012-13 season at the halfway mark, SI.com's NBA writers make their picks for the league's top performers. The MVP and Coach of the Year races have produced the most disagreement at the top, while clear favorites have emerged for Rookie of the …