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Denver Beats Golden State

AI leads the Nuggets closer to playoffs with 33 points

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 12:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Denver Nuggets took control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 114-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The win... Read full story »

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