As usual, the NBA schedule was light on Thursday night. The Eastern Conference took the night off, as a quartet of Western contenders did battle.

- Dallas 112, Phoenix 97

Team FIC Differential: Mavs +26.9, Suns -26.9

The Mavericks (10-8) jumped on the Suns (11-9) early and often on their way to a big way. Dirk Nowitzki had 39 points and 9 rebounds, Jason Terry posted 19 posted and 6 assists, and Erick Dampier added 9 points and 14 boards. Dallas shot 51% from the field, while outrebounding Phoenix by thirteen. Amare Stoudemire led with 28 points, Steve Nash tallied 20 points and 10 assists, and Boris Diaw added 11 points and 4 rebounds off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 25.9

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 20.5

Erick Dampier, Dallas ? 18.8

Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 11.8

- San Antonio 108, Denver 91

Team FIC Differential: Spurs +32.1, Nuggets -32.1

The Spurs (10-8) used a 31-15 edge in the second quarter to defeat the Nuggets (13-7) at Pepsi Center. Tony Parker had 22 points and 8 assists, Tim Duncan contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds and 7 dimes, and Manu Ginobili added 21 points in the win. San Antonio shot 50% and outrebounded Denver by fourteen. Carmelo Anthony had 16 points and 6 rebounds, J.R. Smith chipped in 12 points and 10 boards, and Chauncey Billups struggled with 12 points and 4 assists.

Game FIC Scores

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 27.8

Manu Ginobili, San Antonio ? 15.1

J.R. Smith, Denver ? 14.1

Kenyon Martin, Denver ? 10.5

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