PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Voshon Lenard had 27 points and the Denver Nuggets, after squandering a first-half lead, came back in the fourth quarter.

The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Nuggets, who haven't lost three straight since an eight-game losing streak to finish last season.

Portland's Zach Randolph had 19 points and 14 rebounds for his 18th double-double, and Rasheed Wallace had 30 points as the Blazers lost for just the fifth time in 15 home games.

Andre Miller added 15 points and six assists for Denver.

SuperSonics 111, Lakers 109

SEATTLE (AP) Ray Allen scored 35 points and hit a layup with 5.8 seconds to play tp lead the Sonics in Gary Payton's first game in Seattle since being traded away last February after 12{ seasons.

Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 32 points in the fourth period, but he missed a 3-pointer that would have won it at the buzzer. Fans and Sonics players broke into pandemonium when Rashard Lewis collected the rebound.

Payton scored 24 points with five assists and five rebounds, but it couldn't prevent the Sonics from their third straight win over the Lakers.