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Dallas Approaches Playoffs Precipice

Carmelo leads third-quarter charge as Nuggets roll, 118-105

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 28, 2008 1:12 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Jason Kidd's Mavericks remain winless against winning teams after Carmelo Anthony's Nuggets took control in the third quarter to win 118-105. It was a devastating loss for Dallas, which is now only one game ahead of Denver, the West's ninth place team, for the conference's final playoff spot. The Nuggets have the tiebreaker should they finish the season with the same record as the Mavericks, reports the Associated Press.

Dallas led 70-60 at halftime, but Carmelo Anthony's breakaway dunk gave Denver an 80-79 lead; after the teams traded baskets, Anthony made four free throws on a foul and two technicals, one on coach Avery Johnson. "I'm the only coach in the league that says one word and gets a technical," Johnson fumed after the game.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, left, blocks the path to the basket for Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson.
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, left, blocks the path to the basket for Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban argues with referees about a call against his team while facing the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 118-105 victory.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban argues with referees about a call against his team while facing the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 118-105 victory.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony goes up for a basket against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter.
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony goes up for a basket against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry, front, chases down a loose ball in front of Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby.
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry, front, chases down a loose ball in front of Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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