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Iverson becomes a starter once again

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Philadelphia's leading scorer missed three straight games with a swollen knee and was designated a reserve player on Sunday

AP , MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ANDEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY

Reserve Bo Outlaw had 15 points and six rebounds for Memphis, which rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter.

Aaron McKie led Philadelphia with 22 points, on 8-of-12 shooting, while Kenny Thomas added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Iverson finished with 10 points, all in the first half. He missed all seven of his shots in the second half.

Clippers 110, Suns 98

In Phoenix, Quentin Richardson had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix.

The Suns, who played their fourth game in five nights, have to go 7-0 in their final seven games at America West Arena to avoid the first losing record at home since their inaugural season in 1968-1969.

Elton Brand scored 27 and Corey Maggette had 23 as the Clippers scored 100 points for the first time in a victory since Feb. 21.

Amare Stoudemire topped the Suns with 28 points, the 15th time in the last 16 games he has reached the 20-point mark. Shawn Marion added 19 points Joe Johnson had 18.

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