Tracy McGrady recorded a triple-double to lead the Rockets over the red-hot Nuggets, highlighting Tuesday night's NBA action.

- Charlotte 110, Chicago 101 (OT)

Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +12.7, Bulls -12.7

The Bobcats (8-18) dominated the Bulls (11-13) in overtime on Tuesday night to record their eighth win of the season. D.J. Augustin had 29 points and 7 assists, Emeka Okafor tallied 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Raymond Felton added 21 points, 7 dimes and 6 boards. Charlotte shot just 44% from the field, but attempted twenty-four more foul shots at home. Ben Gordon lead with 25 points, Tyrus Thomas posted 22 points and 9 rebounds, and Drew Gooden added 14 points and 9 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 22.6

D.J. Augustin, Charlotte ? 20.1

Tyrus Thomas, Chicago ? 18.0

Drew Gooden, Chicago ? 10.8

- New Orleans 91, Memphis 84

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +9.4, Grizzles -9.4

The Hornets (14-7) held off the feisty Grizzles (9-16) despite poor shooting at FedEx Forum. Chris Paul had 19 points and 9 assists, David West tallied 18 points and 5 rebounds, and James Posey scored 15 points off the bench. New Orleans shot just 41% from the floor, but they attempted nineteen more free throws on the road. Rudy Gay led with 28 points, O.J. Mayo posted 20 points and 5 rebounds, and Marc Gasol grabbed 11 rebounds for Memphis.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 16.8

Rudy Gay, Memphis ? 15.0

James Posey, New Orleans ? 12.8

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 9.5

- L.A. Clippers 98, Oklahoma City 88

Team FIC Differential: Clippers -1.7, Thunder +1.7

The Clippers (7-17) used a strong second half to deal the Thunder (2-24) yet another loss. Zach Randolph had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Eric Gordon scored 22 points, and Marcus Camby added 13 points and 15 boards in the victory. Both teams shot 45%, but Oklahoma City turned the ball over twenty times. Kevin Durant posted 25 points and 5 rebounds, Russell Westbrook tallied 11 points and 7 boards, and Earl Watson added 7 points and 12 assists for the struggling Thunder.

Game FIC Scores

Marcus Camby, L.A. Clippers ? 17.5

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 16.4

Zach Randolph, L.A. Clippers ? 16.3

Earl Watson, Oklahoma City ? 13.8

- Houston 108, Denver 96

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +32.2, Nuggets -32.2

The Rockets (16-9) dominated in the second half to hand the Nuggets (17-8) a rare loss. Yao Ming had 32 points and 7 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 20 points and Tracy McGrady turned in 20 points, 14 boards and 10 assists in a memorable performance. Houston shot 55% from the field and outrebounded Denver by three. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points, Nene tallied 10 points and 7 rebounds, and J.R. Smith contributed 17 points, 5 boards and 4 assists off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Tracy McGrady, Houston ? 27.0

Yao Ming, Houston ? 20.6

Linas Kleiza, Denver ? 12.0

Anthony Carter, Denver ? 10.8

- Portland 109, Sacramento 77

Team FIC Differential: Blazers +55.6, Kings -55.6

After a close first quarter, the Blazers (16-10) simply ran away from the Kings (7-19) at the Rose Garden. Brandon Roy scored 29 points, LaMarcus Aldridge posted 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Greg Oden added 8 points and 9 boards in twenty-one minutes. Portland limited Sacramento to 32% shooting and outrebounded them by twenty-two. John Salmons led with 21 points, Francisco Garcia added 12 points and 4 rebounds, and Spencer Hawes contributed 8 points and 5 boards for the Kings in an absolutely dreadful performance.

Game FIC Scores

Brandon Roy, Portland ? 22.9

Joel Przybilla, Portland ? 17.0

John Salmons, Sacramento ? 8.0

Francisco Garcia, Sacramento ? 7.0

- L.A. Lakers 116, New York 114

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +14.1, Knicks -14.1

The Lakers (21-3) narrowly escaped an upset at the hands of the Knicks (11-14) on Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant had 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Lamar Odom tallied 17 points and 12 boards, and Andrew Bynum added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Los Angeles shot 47% and outrebounded New York by eleven, even without Pau Gasol (illness). Nate Robinson led with 33 points and 5 assists, David Lee contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds, and Chris Duhon turned in 12 points and 11 dimes in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers ? 24.5

Chris Duhon, New York ? 18.1

Nate Robinson, New York ? 17.8

Derek Fisher, L.A. Lakers ? 16.3

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