Nuggets 99, Mavericks 97: : Chauncey Billups made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left, and host Denver overcame 44 points from Dirk Nowitzki to beat Dallas. Billups scored 23 points.
Lakers 105, Rockets 100: : Kobe Bryant made a three-pointer with 27 seconds left and scored 33 points, and visiting Los Angeles beat undermanned Houston.
Cavaliers 102, Grizzlies 87: : LeBron James had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple double of the season, leading visiting Cleveland to a victory over Memphis.
Bobcats 80, Pistons 78: : Raymond Felton's jumper with 0.7 of a second left gave visiting Charlotte a victory over Detroit. The Bobcats scored the game's final nine points, including seven from Felton (23 points).
Heat 99, Wolves 96: : Dwyane Wade had 31 points and eight assists, and Shawn Marion hit the go-ahead free throws with 22 seconds left to lift visiting Miami.
Suns 107, Hawks 102: : Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and host Phoenix won its third straight and handed Atlanta its fourth straight loss.
Capitals fall to Oilers, lose third straight game
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Mike Green had a goal and an assist and Tomas Fleischmann also scored, but the host Washington Capitals lost their third straight, 5-2, to the Edmonton Oilers. The Capitals lost a second straight home game for the first time this season. The three straight losses match a season high. Erik Cole had three goals for Edmonton.
Auto racing: : Helio Castroneves is being replaced on Team Penske by Australian driver Will Power until the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner's tax evasion trail is resolved. ... Hall of Fame Racing aligned with Yates Racing to keep its operation running into the new season. The team quickly signed former Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte to drive the No. 96 Ford
Horse racing: : Ocean Downs Racetrack and horse owners remain apart on contract terms. The track in Worcester County and its off-track betting venue, the Cambridge Turf Club, were closed to the public and horse trainers Jan. 1 after the horsemen withdrew consent for simulcasting.
