Wizards rally but can't seal deal in loss to Hawks

Nba

Rockets 103, Spurs 84:: Luther Head scored 21 points in place of Tracy McGrady (knee), and host Houston used balanced scoring to beat San Antonio. The Rockets will be without McGrady again today. Tim Duncan had 17 points for the Spurs.

Nuggets 106, Timberwolves 97:: Chauncey Billups scored a season-high 27 points in three quarters, Carmelo Anthony (Towson Catholic) added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and visiting Denver beat Minnesota for the seventh straight time. Randy Foye scored a season-high 25 points for the Timberwolves.

Nets 105, Jazz 88:: Devin Harris scored 34 points to lead visiting New Jersey. Deron Williams had 10 points and 13 assists for Utah.

Off the court

Magic: : Mickael Pietrus will be out three to five weeks because of a torn ligament in his right thumb. Pietrus averages nearly 13 points and is one of the Magic's main three-point shooters. The injury leaves an already thin Orlando backcourt even thinner.

Knicks: : President Donnie Walsh said he would probably talk to guard Stephon Marbury and his representation from the players association tomorrow. Marbury, who has been on the inactive list most of the season, was suspended and fined after the Knicks said he refused to play Wednesday.