Another ex-Hawk, DerMarr Johnson had 14 points, one of his best performances in 11 games since signing with New York as a free agent.
Stephen Jackson had 20 points for the Hawks, who lost for the ninth time in 11 games.
76ers 107, Mavericks 98
In Philadelphia, John Salmons had career highs with 21 points and five 3-pointers to lead the 76ers over the Dallas Mavericks.
Kenny Thomas tied a season-high with 27 points and added 13 rebounds. Rookie Willie Green had 19 points for the Sixers, who were without All-Star Allen Iverson, out with a knee injury.
Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points on 11-for-20 shooting to lead Dallas, which had won two straight.
Nuggets 102, Clippers 80
In Denver, Carmelo Anthony had 22 points to lead six Nuggets players in double figures, helping the Nuggets defeat the LA Clippers 102-80 and end a three-game losing streak. Denver opened up a 16-point lead in the first quarter and shot 50 percent to turn back several Los Angeles runs for its fifth win in 17 games.
Los Angeles couldn't get much of anything going for its fourth consecutive loss and 12th in 14 games. The Clippers shot 36 percent and couldn't get any closer than six points after falling behind big early.
Predrag Drobnjakoing had a season-high 24 points for LA.
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