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Nuggets Upset Spurs, 95-89

Anthony-Iverson pairing pays its first playoff dividends for Denver

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 22, 2007 11:27 PM CDT

(Newser) – High-scoring Nuggets Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson combined for 61 points in an eye-opening playoff opener against San Antonio, winning 95-89 and stealing home court advantage. The combination of the two ruthless scorers, while difficult to manage earlier in the season, now has Denver peaking... Read full story »

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