SEATTLE (AP) Allen Iverson returned to Philadelphia's starting lineup to score 40 points.

New Sixers coach Chris Ford kept Iverson out of the starting lineup Tuesday night in a loss to Denver after the star guard missed a practice after the All-Star break.

Iverson was 10-of-24 from the field and made 17 free throws to help Philadelphia snap a five-game road losing streak. Glenn Robinson added 26 points, and Willie Green had 10.

Ray Allen led Seattle with 31 points and 11 rebounds.

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