RESULTS

at Dallas 112, Phoenix 97: Dirk Nowitzki matched his season high with 39 points, 37 in the first three quarters, and new starter J.J. Barea sparked a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter after the Suns had closed the gap.

San Antonio 108, at Denver 91: Tony Parker scored 22 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili each added 21 and the Spurs took advantage of a rare poor performance by Chauncey Billups (five for 13, 12 points).