Detroit at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST). Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks face All-Star Ben Wallace and the Pistons.

STARS

Thursday

_Allen Iverson, 76ers, scored 39 points to lead Philadelphia past the Los Angeles Lakers 96-73.

_Tim Duncan, Spurs, had 23 points and 13 rebounds in San Antonio's 96-90 win over Seattle.

FIVE ALIVE

San Antonio extended its winning streak over Seattle to five with a 96-90 win Thursday night. The Spurs, making the second stop on a seven-game road trip, have won four in a row in Seattle.

WHERE'S THE GLOVE?

Gary Payton was ejected in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 96-73 loss to Philadelphia on Thursday night. Payton was tossed for arguing while Allen Iverson shot free throws.

SPEAKING

``I haven't seen that energetic flavor from us in a while.'' _ Allen Iverson, after Philadelphia beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-73 on Thursday night.