Al Thornton helps Wizards beat Nuggets

at Washington 107, Denver 97: Former Clipper Al Thornton scored 21 points in his debut with the Wizards.

at Philadelphia 106, San Antonio 94: The Spurs have lost eight of their last 10 in Philadelphia.

Dallas 95, at Orlando 85: Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Magic shot 16% on three-pointers.

at New Orleans 107, Indiana 101: Rookie Darren Collison had his first triple-double (18 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists).

Milwaukee 91, at Detroit 85 John Salmons had 18 points, including a game-clinching three-pointer, in his debut for the Bucks.

Chicago 100, at Minnesota 94: Kirk Hinrich had 20 points in a ragged victory for the Bulls.

Toronto 106, at New Jersey 89: Rasho Nesterovic scored a season-high 16 points replacing a sidelined Chris Bosh and the Nets fell to 5-50.

Miami 100, at Memphis 87 (2OT): Michael Beasley scored a career-high 30 points and the Heat won without Dwyane Wade.

at Phoenix 88, Atlanta 80: Greeted by a big ovation, Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points.

Utah 100, at Golden State: 89: Carlos Boozer had 30 points and 16 rebounds.

Boston 96, at Portland 76: The Celtics shot 53% and Marcus Camby had two points in 29 minutes in his debut with the Trail Blazers.

-- associated press