Daily Recap: Jan 06, 2012

The Chicago Bulls remains as the hottest team in the league as they won their 6th straight game as they defeated the Orlando Magic 97-83.  MVP Derrick Rose was 2 rebounds shy for triple-double to lead the Bulls.  Dwight Howard tallied 28 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic.

Out west, the Denver Nuggets earned their 4th straight win by sending the New Orleans Hornets to their 5th straight loss.  Danilo Gallinari led the Nuggets with 23 points.  Andre Miller and Al Harrington came off the bench to score 13 and 14 points respectively.

In Washinton, Carmelo Anthony scored the go-ahead 3 pointer to keep the Washington Wizards winless this season.  Anthony scored 37 points for New York.  Amare Stoudemire had  23 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyson Chandler tallied 12 points and 15 rebounds.

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