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Nuggets Blast Sonics in 168-116 Win

Anthony, Iverson lead Denver to an NBA season high in points

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(Newser) – The Denver Nuggets scored early and often, late and often, and plenty in between, in a 168-116 win over the Seattle SuperSonics last night, reports the Associated Press. Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and Allen Iverson had 24 for the Nuggets, who led by as many as 55 points in the fourth period. The 168 was an NBA season high, but was 16 short of Denver's franchise record.

The Nuggets set that mark in a 186-184 triple-overtime loss to Detroit in 1983. Tonight, Denver didn't come close to losing to Seattle. The Nuggets had three players in double figures in the first quarter and shot 69 percent. Denver then hit five 3-pointers in the second, and scored 36 to lead 84-58 at halftime. Marcus Camby had 13 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Denver Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza, left, of Lithuania, is fouled as he works the ball inside by Seattle SuperSonics guard Damien Wilkins during the Nuggets' 168-116 victory last night.
Denver Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza, left, of Lithuania, is fouled as he works the ball inside by Seattle SuperSonics guard Damien Wilkins during the Nuggets' 168-116 victory last night.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox, right, tries to block a shot thrown up at the net by Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson (3) in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 168-116 victory last night.
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox, right, tries to block a shot thrown up at the net by Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson (3) in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 168-116 victory last night.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets forward Marcus Camby, front, pulls down a rebound in front of Seattle SuperSonics center Johan Petro, back left and forward Donyell Marshall during the Nuggets' 168-116 victory.
Denver Nuggets forward Marcus Camby, front, pulls down a rebound in front of Seattle SuperSonics center Johan Petro, back left and forward Donyell Marshall during the Nuggets' 168-116 victory.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Kevin Durant pulls a towel over his head as he sits on the bench in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 168-116 victory over Seattle last night.
Seattle SuperSonics forward Kevin Durant pulls a towel over his head as he sits on the bench in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 168-116 victory over Seattle last night.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, left, works the ball inside for a shot past Seattle SuperSonics forward Mickael Gelabale, of France, in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 168-116 victory last night.
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, left, works the ball inside for a shot past Seattle SuperSonics forward Mickael Gelabale, of France, in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 168-116 victory last night.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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