76ers defeat Denver Nuggets

Allen Iverson scored 17 points and Elton Brand added 16 as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 in the NBA last night.



Nene had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Ty Lawson scored 23 points for the Nuggets, who have lost 6 of 8.



The Nuggets played their second game in as many nights without their top two scorers. Carmelo Anthony (right knee contusion) and Chauncey Billups (left groin strain) sat out the game.



In Cleveland, Ronald Murray hit a 3-pointer with 56 seconds left to put Charlotte Bobcats up for good as they defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 91-88.



Stephen Jackson scored 22 points, Gerald Wallace added 19 and Raymond Felton had 17 for Charlotte, which won for the first time at Quicken Loans Arena after 10 straight losses.



LeBron James scored 29 points for the Cavs and Mo Williams added 27.



In other games last night, Los Angeles Lakers beat Dallas Mavericks 131-96, Toronto Raptors defeated the Spurs 91-86 and New York Knicks outclassed Pacers 132-89