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Triumphant Nuggets Enjoy Battling Spurs

Paul steers Hornets past Nets, Bucks watch Blazers prevail at wire

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 8, 2008 6:02 AM CST

(Newser) – The Nuggets enjoyed the challenge of facing the reigning NBA champions, putting away the Spurs 109-96 by beating them to boards and stuffing point guard Tony Parker. Manu Ginobili led San Antonio in both points (24) and boos (numerous and resounding), while Allen Iverson swept to 29 points and nine assists, the San Antonio Express-News reports. Elsewhere in professional hoops:

  • Chris Paul had 25 points and 16 assists, and Tyson Chandler added 19 points and 10 boards in New Orleans' 107-96 defeat of New Jersey.
  • Milwaukee saw a late eight-point lead dwindle into a tie, then watched as LaMarcus Aldridge drained a jumper to put Portland ahead permanently 103-101, with time running out.

New Jersey Nets center Nenad Krstic (12), of Serbia, is grabbed by New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul (3) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 7, 2008. Paul was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Jersey Nets center Nenad Krstic (12), of Serbia, is grabbed by New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul (3) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 7, 2008. Paul was called...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter (15) goes to the basket as New Orleans Hornets Julian Wright (32) and Jannero Pargo play defense in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter (15) goes to the basket as New Orleans Hornets Julian Wright (32) and Jannero Pargo play defense in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul (3) drives through the lane against the New Jersey Nets in the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 7, 2008. Paul scored 25-points in the 107-96 Hornet victory. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul (3) drives through the lane against the New Jersey Nets in the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 7, 2008. Paul scored 25-points in...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, goes up for a basket as Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason, right, defends during the first half of a basketball game Friday, March 7, 2008 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, goes up for a basket as Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason, right, defends during the first half of a basketball game Friday, March 7, 2008 in Milwaukee....   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jarrett Jack, center, travels as he tries to drive between Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell, left, and forward Awvee Storey, right, in the first half of a basketball game Friday, March 7, 2008, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jarrett Jack, center, travels as he tries to drive between Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell, left, and forward Awvee Storey, right, in the first half of a basketball game...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason, right, goes up for a basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, in the second half of a basketball game Friday March 7, 2008, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason, right, goes up for a basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, in the second half of a basketball game Friday March 7, 2008, in Milwaukee....   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, Tim Duncan (21) and Manu Ginobili from Argentina react in the final minutes of the team's 109-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets during their NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, Tim Duncan (21) and Manu Ginobili from Argentina react in the final minutes of the team's 109-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets during their NBA basketball game...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith (1) goes up for a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Michael Finley (4) during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 7, 2008. Denver beat San Antonio 109-96. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith (1) goes up for a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Michael Finley (4) during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 7, 2008. Denver...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, and San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) battle for a loose ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, and San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) battle for a loose ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 7, 2008....   (Associated Press)
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March 7 NBA Games

Hornets 107 Nets 96
Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

Trail Blazers 103 Bucks 101
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

 
NBA • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • Denver Nuggets • Tony Parker • Manu Ginobili • Carmelo Anthony • Allen Iverson • Tyson Chandler • Chris Paul • LaMarcus Aldridge

 
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