It was a light Monday night in the NBA with just four games on the schedule. Dwight Howard's 23-point/22-rebound performance against the Clippers was the highlight of the night.

- Miami 100, Charlotte 96

Team FIC Differential: Heat +1.6, Bobcats -1.6

The Heat (12-9) used a 6-point edge in the fourth quarter to knock off the Bobcats (7-14) on Monday night. Dwyane Wade had 41 points and 8 rebounds; Shawn Marion posted 13 points and 6 boards; and rookie Mario Chalmers added 15 points. Miami outrebounded Charlotte by nine and attempted fifteen more free throws. Emeka Okafor led with 19 points and 12 rebounds; Adam Morrison tallied 13 points and 6 boards; and Jason Richardson scored 24 points in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 21.9

Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 20.4

Jason Richardson, Charlotte ? 14.4

Mario Chalmers, Miami ? 10.1

- Memphis 109, Houston 97

Team FIC Differential: Grizzlies +27.4, Rockets -27.4

With Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest out, the Grizzlies (6-15) notched a much-needed win over the Rockets (13-8). Hakim Warrick starred with 18 points and 8 rebounds; Rudy Gay scored 20 points; and rookie O.J. Mayo added 18 points in the victory. Memphis shot 51% from the floor and turned the ball over just six times. Luis Scola excelled for the Rockets with 16 points and 15 rebounds while Rafer Alston added 16 points and 8 assists. Yao Ming struggled, tallying just 14 points and 4 rebounds in thirty-one minutes.

Game FIC Scores

Luis Scola, Houston ? 16.8

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 15.0

Rafer Alston, Houston ? 14.2

Rudy Gay, Memphis ? 12.0

- Golden State 112, Oklahoma City 102

Team FIC Differential: Warriors +12.6, Thunder -12.6

The Thunder (2-20) became the first team to reach twenty losses on Monday night after losing to the Warriors (6-15). Andris Biedrins dominated with 17 points and 21 rebounds; Jamal Crawford posted 19 points and 6 assists; and Anthony Morrow added 15 points and 5 boards in the victory. Golden State shot 50% on the night while limiting Oklahoma City to 42% at Ford Center. Kevin Durant starred with 41 points and 10 rebounds; Nick Collison added 15 points and 10 boards; and rookie Russell Westbrook added 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 28.9

Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 21.9

Nick Collison, Oklahoma City ? 16.4

Brandan Wright, Golden State ? 12.3

- Orlando 95, L.A. Clippers 88

Team FIC Differential: Magic +11.4, Clippers -11.4

The Magic (16-5) outscored the Clippers (4-17) by sixteen points in the fourth quarter to notch their sixteenth win of the season. Dwight Howard starred with 23 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 blocks; Rashard Lewis posted 18 points and 7 boards; and Jameer Nelson added 15 points and 5 assists. Orlando attempted seventeen more free throws and limited Los Angeles to 38% shooting at STAPLES Center. Baron Davis led with 27 points and 7 assists; Zach Randolph tallied 21 points and 12 rebounds; and Marcus Camby added 6 points and 17 boards.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 27.3

Marcus Camby, L.A. Clippers ? 20.8

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 13.1

Baron Davis, L.A. Clippers ? 13.1

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