OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Denver Nuggets took control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 114-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush failed to take a scheduled deposition Monday, after his attorneys filed a motion with the court asking that testimony of both the former USC star and his parents be concealed from the NCAA and media.

DALLAS (AP) -- Allen Iverson scored 35 points a night after putting up 51, and this time it was enough to lead the Denver Nuggets to victory, sending them past the Dallas Mavericks 122-109 Thursday night.

Iverson's big effort came against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it came in defeat. This time, he mixed in 12 assists as the Nuggets won for the third time in seven games.

The New Orleans Saints held their 15th annual turkey give-away Monday at Dryades YMCA in downtown New Orleans. The event, which is completely supported by and paid for by Saints players, provides turkey dinners to a thousand low-income New Orleans families during Thanksgiving.

Families who showed up received a frozen turkey, stuffing, vegetables and corn bread mix, all which were handed out by the players.

Players who volunteered for the give-away include Mike McKenzie, Robert Meachem, Lance Moore, Usama Young, Pierre Thomas, Ronnie Ghent, Jermon Bushrod, Billy Miller, Kevin Houser, Dante Ridgeway, Josh Cooper, Zach Strief and Jon Stinchcomb.

Players lined up behind a long table and kindly handed the turkeys and side dishes to families, greeting them with handshakes and smiles. They also signed autographs and took pictures with many of the thankful recipients.

"This is a time when you are thankful for so many things," said tackle Jon Stinchcomb. "As professional athletes, we've been blessed abundantly. Just to have an opportunity to come and share with some of those that are a little less fortunate is a great opportunity. It's a great event that is heart-warming on both sides and it has a great effect on the community," he added.

Stinchcomb said just the gratitude he and his teammates received from the families who showed up made the event worthwhile.

"Not only do they support us, but they really appreciate the fact that Saints players come here and want to be a part of giving back to their community," he said.