Nuggets get Smith back; lose to Spurs

Tony Parker scored 26 points and Tim Duncan had 19 to help the San Antonio Spurs stave off the Denver Nuggets 92-83 Wednesday night.

Mavs continue torrid pace, beat Blazers

Jason Terry scored 20 points and Josh Howard added 17 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-74 on Wednesday night.

Rockets beat Lakers

Juwan Howard scored a season-high 23 points and Dikembe Mutombo moved into second place on the all-time blocks list in the Houston Rockets' 102-77 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Knicks beat Sixers; Webber bought out

Stephon Marbury scored 24 points, Eddy Curry added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 106-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night

Webber accepts buyout from 76ers

C-ya, C-Webb. The Philadelphia 76ers completed the paperwork to buy out the remaining 1 1/2 seasons on Chris Webber's contract on Wednesday, ending two disappointing years for the former All-Star who did not want to be part of the franchise's rebuilding process.

O'Neal, Tinsley lead Pacers past Celtics

Jermaine O'Neal scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Jamaal Tinsley added 17 points and 13 assists to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 97-84 on Wednesday night.

Attorney for Kidd's wife counters abuse

A day after Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney said the New Jersey Nets point guard had no reason to fear the diminutive woman.

Slowed Arenas no problem as Wizards win

With Gilbert Arenas slowed again by Chicago, the Washington Wizards relied on strong contributions from Caron Butler, Antonio Daniels and DeShawn Stevenson to beat the Bulls 113-103 Wednesday night for a seventh consecutive home win.

Hornets end skid by clipping Hawks

Jannero Pargo scored 24 points and Rasual Butler added 21 to help the New Orleans Hornets end a five-game losing streak with a 96-77 victory over the listless Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

NBA Games on January 10

Kobe again,best-selling 'jersey' guy

Kobe Bryant's surgically repaired right knee is apparently not the only thing in his life undergoing successful rehabilitation.

Carter leads Nets into Atlantic Division top spot

Vince Carter scored 32 points against his former team to guide the New Jersey Nets to a 101-86 home victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday and into first place in the weak Atlantic Division.