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Kings Stun Nuggets Behind Martin

Ill forward scores 36 to deal a blow to Denver's playoff run

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Apr 6, 2008 2:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Kevin Martin scored 36 points despite missing Sacramento's shootaround with the stomach flu, and the Kings dealt a blow to the Denver Nuggets' playoff plans last night with a surprising 118-115 win at the Pepsi Center. The Kings, out of playoff contention and missing Ron... Read full story »

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