Hurting 76ers Win

Playing without Allen Iverson again, the 76ers got a season-high 20 points from seldom-used Greg Buckner in a 97-92 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia.

Iverson didn’t play because of a right knee injury that will also sideline him tonight, but the 76ers still overcame a 20-point second-quarter deficit to win consecutive games for the first time in two months. An MRI exam on Iverson’s knee was negative.

Buckner made eight of 12 shots, including four three-point baskets. Michael Redd scored 20 points for the Bucks, who have lost three in a row.

Dallas 103, Phoenix 90 -- Coming off a winless three-game trip, Dirk Nowitzki had 18 of his 26 points in the first half to help the Mavericks extend their home winning streak to nine games.

The Mavericks are an NBA best 29-4 at home, 11-19 on the road.

Shawn Marion had 29 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Phoenix.

Cleveland 108, Atlanta 102 -- LeBron James had 34 points and made three free throws in the final minute at Atlanta to help the Cavaliers take a half-game lead over idle Miami and Toronto for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Stephen Jackson had a career-high 30 points for the Hawks.