Dallas, TX (Best E Casino) - Dirk Nowitzki poured in 39 points to go along with nine rebounds, as Dallas trounced struggling Phoenix, 112-97, in a Western Conference showdown. Jason Terry scored 19 points and dished out six assists coming off the bench and Jose Barea added 18 points in a starting role. Erick Dampier came within a point of a double-double with nine points and 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, winners of three straight as they continue a seven-game homestand. Amare Stoudemire totaled a team-best 28 points and Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists for the Suns, who are in the midst of a season-worst four-game skid. Nash played after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hornets with the flu and Shaquille O'Neal scored four points with five rebounds after joining Nash on the bench just for rest during the long season.

Final Score: San Antonio 108, Denver 91

Denver, CO (Best E Casino) - Tony Parker scored 22 points with eight assists and Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 21 apiece, as San Antonio pounded Denver, 108-91. Matt Bonner added 14 points with eight rebounds and Duncan pulled down 12 rebounds with seven assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game losing skid. Carmelo Anthony led a balanced attack with 16 points and Joe Smith notched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Kenyon Martin, along with Nene and Chauncey Billups, donated 12 points apiece for the Nuggets, who saw their three-game winning streak come to an end.