Memphis at Denver (9 p.m. EST). Two of the Western Conference's surprise teams meet when Pau Gasol and the Grizzlies face Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets.

STARS

Sunday

_ Paul Pierce, Celtics, scored 31 points, helping Boston rally past Philadelphia 87-84.

_ Dwyane Wade, Heat, scored a career-high 33 points as Miami defeated Golden State 104-93.

BREAKING OUT

Detroit reached 90 points for the first time this month, beating Utah 96-75 on Sunday night. The Pistons' 54.5 percent shooting marked just the second time this season they've made more than half their shots.

STILL WAITING

Portland remained the league's only winless road team, losing to Sacramento 117-98 Sunday night and falling to 0-9 away from home. The Kings improved to 14-1 at home this season. The Blazers were one of just five opponents to win at Arco Arena last season.

TOUGH COMPANY

Phoenix lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 107-101 on Sunday night, falling to 10-18 on the season. The Suns are the only Western Conference team more than one game below .500, but they have more wins than five Eastern Conference teams and the same number as two others.

SPEAKING

``Two years ago on tape. The game was the '89 Lakers vs. Chicago.'' _ Sacramento's Peja Stojakovic on the last time he saw teammate Vlade Divac play as well as he did in the Kings' 117-98 win over Portland on Sunday night. Divac scored a season-high 26 points against the Trail Blazers.