Ray Allen starred as the Seattle SuperSonics won their seventh game in succession.
Allen scored a season-high 37 points as the Sonics ran out 103-95 winners at the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rashard Lewis added 21 points while Vladimir Radmanovic chipped in with 20 as the visitors continued their hot shooting with a team record 18 three-pointers.
Allen Iverson scored 26 points for the hosts but was unable to maintain his side's three-game winning streak.
The Atlanta Hawks came from behind to notch a narrow 88-84 win at home to the Houston Rockets.
The Hawks were 11 points adrift in the final quarter but sneaked home with Antoine Walker landing 20 points.
Another close finish saw the Utah Jazz edge out the Charlotte Bobcats 107-105 with Carlos Boozer scoring 34 points, including 13 rebounds.
Amare Stoudemire also scored 34 points to help the Phoenix Suns to a 107-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.