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Denver Holds On to Beat Boston 124-118

Celtics' 5-game win streak snapped, KG's return spoiled

(Newser) - Kevin Garnett’s return to the Celtics’ lineup was ruined by a superb offensive effort from the Nuggets. Denver shot over 51 percent from the field against Boston, the league’s best defensive team. Allen Iverson scored 28 points to go along with seven rebounds and nine assists in Denver’...

Howard, Magic Take Down Nuggets 109-98

Pistons handle Pacers, Raptors stomp Kidd-less Nets

(Newser) - Dwight Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as Orlando defeated Denver 109-98. It was Howard’s sixth 20-point, 20-rebound of the season and it came on the heels of coach Stan Van Gundy’s accusation that the young center was worrying too much about scoring, reports the Associated...

With Stars Out, Nuggets Eclipse Heat in OT

Nets defeat Minnesota, Grizzlies stop slide with win over Kings

(Newser) - Denver pulled off a 114-113 overtime win over Miami, despite lackluster nights from Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony. JR Smith put up a team-high 28 points off the bench, with Kenyon Martin adding 24 to prove that the Nuggets don't have to depend on their corn-rowed superstars to produce, reports...

Cavaliers' Body Count Rises
Cavaliers' Body Count Rises
Feb 10, 2008 9:49 PM CST

Cavaliers' Body Count Rises

LeBron's sidekicks look on helplessly as Carmelo, Nuggets romp

(Newser) - The short-handed Cavaliers not only got gobsmacked by the Nuggets, eventually losing 113-83; they may have lost two more key players to injury. Starting center Zydrunas Ilgauskas missed the fourth quarter with back spasms, and mouthy sharpshooter Damon Jones sustained a sprained ankle. Cleveland already had four integral players benched...

Carmelo's 49 Push Nuggets Past Wizards

Sonics put up a fight but Nash's Suns prevail, Jazz can't touch Kings

(Newser) - Carmelo Anthony had his career-best game with 49 points and Marcus Camby grabbed 17 rebounds in a one-two punch against a Wizards team that never knew what hit it. Used to playing without Gilbert Arenas but now missing Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels, Washington gave up its sixth straight game,...

Utah Dances Past Denver in OT
Utah Dances Past Denver in OT
Feb 7, 2008 1:09 AM CST

Utah Dances Past Denver in OT

Jazz run winning-streak to 10 games, increase division lead over Nuggets

(Newser) - Deron Williams buried a long 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining to pull the Utah Jazz even with the Denver Nuggets at 106 and force overtime. Kyle Korver had six of his 27 points in the extra period, including four clutch free throws in the final 20 seconds to seal a...

Iverson Nails OT Buzzer Beater
Iverson Nails OT Buzzer Beater
Feb 5, 2008 4:11 AM CST

Iverson Nails OT Buzzer Beater

Nuggets down Blazers 105-103 on AI's last-second jumper

(Newser) - Allen Iverson wasn't the highest-scoring Denver player last night—that honor goes to a still-fragile Carmelo Anthony with 28 points and 15 rebounds—but his 25 points came at the right times to secure the Nuggets a 105-103 overtime victory in Portland. Iverson, who shot 10-for-28, had only six points...

Warriors Take Down Hornets 116-103 in NO

Iverson, Nuggets rally past Grizzlies, Bulls beat badly by T'Wolves

(Newser) - Golden State downed New Orleans 116-103, snapping the Hornets’ nine-game winning streak. Stephen Jackson led the Warriors with 26 points; not far behind was Baron Davis with 23. Chris Paul was his usual amazing self, scoring 28 points and dishing 12 dimes. David West continued his breakout season for the...

Paul, Hornets Rout Denver
Paul, Hornets Rout Denver
Jan 29, 2008 12:22 AM CST

Paul, Hornets Rout Denver

Southwest Division leaders win their ninth straight game

(Newser) - Chris Paul must have heard the "M-V-P" chants and certainly played like one with 23 points and a whopping 17 assists as the No. 1 team in the Western Conference, the New Orleans Hornets, crushed Denver 117-93, reports AP. The Hornets had six players score in double-figures, including Tyson...

Fourth Quarter is Dirk Time Against Denver

Hawks, Nets choke hard against Trail Blazers, Timberwolves

(Newser) - Dallas's Josh Howard was hot early (12 points in the first quarter), but it was reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki who put Denver away late, 90-85. The sharp-shooting Bavarian scored 14 of the Mavericks' final 16 points, including four clutch free throws in the final minute; his 32 points led...

Nets, Nuggets Both Aimless in Denver Win

Sonics lose yet again to Hawks, Jazz fend off tumultuous Kings

(Newser) - Denver shot 36% against New Jersey last night, but even without Carmelo Anthony the Nuggets had no trouble putting away their 38.4%-shooting opponents. With only 11 points in the first quarter and 31 total in the first half, the Nets had no chance against Allen Iverson's 30 points and...

Spurs Come Back to Shock Lakers 103-91

Nuggets take down Hawks, Rockets edge Sonics in 12th loss

(Newser) - With the Lakers leading by nine points at halftime, Gregg Popovich told his Spurs: "You have to participate in your recovery." They did just that, putting together an unstoppable third quarter that included a 14-0 run and three straight 3-pointers as the clock ticked down, reports the San ...

Double Trouble for Nuggets: Anthony Hurt in Big Loss

Kobe hands out assists to Lakers, injury to 'Melo in 116-99 Denver loss

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant's foot is as dangerous as his jumper, apparently—when Denver's Carmelo Anthony came down on it in the second period of last night's 116-99 loss to the Lakers, he got up with a sprained ankle. Kobe's contribution to the Lakers was a pass-first offense, with 17 points and...

In a Change, Bobcats Win a Close One
In a Change, Bobcats Win
a Close One
Jan 14, 2008 10:25 PM CST

In a Change, Bobcats Win a Close One

Wallace's 40 points, Denver's miscues outweigh Carmelo's 35

(Newser) - After two wrenching overtime losses, Charlotte rallied to beat Denver at its own game, winning a 119-116 thriller heavy on dunks and light on defense. The Nuggets were ahead 108-102 in the middle of the fourth quarter, but Jason Richardson started hitting from long distance, and two Denver mistakes sealed...

Nuggets, Anthony Trump Magic
Nuggets, Anthony Trump Magic
Jan 12, 2008 6:13 AM CST

Nuggets, Anthony Trump Magic

Nuggets have big fourth quarter, win 113-103

(Newser) - Denver's Carmelo Anthony had 32 points, and got help from unexpected places to beat Orlando 113-103, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Anthony Carter and Linas Kleiza had 21 and 18 points respectively, including Carter's 14 during a fourth-quarter surge in which the Nuggets broke open a close game after trailing Orlando...

Denver Routed by Blazing Suns
Denver Routed by Blazing Suns
Jan 8, 2008 3:43 AM CST

Denver Routed by Blazing Suns

Phoenix offense hits on all cylinders in blowout win

(Newser) - Phoenix had no trouble putting a controversy surrounding Amare Stoudemire to rest, opening with a 46-point first quarter and making shots from all over the court in a 137-115 win against Denver. Shawn Marion had 27 points, including five of the Suns' 20 successful three-point baskets, reports the Arizona Republic....

Marbury, Knicks Extend Losing Streak to Six

Meanwhile, Nuggets and Nets get wins over weaker opponents

(Newser) - New York was pesky last night, hanging with San Antonio all game long, but just couldn't get over the hump, losing 97-93. Tim Bowen, known more for his all-league defensive prowess, scored 15 points for the Spurs and picked up some slack for Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, who had...

Iverson Returns to Lead Nuggets Past Spurs

Trail Blazers beat Bulls in double overtime, Suns hold off Sonics

(Newser) - Allen Iverson missed practice all week, but luckily for the Denver Nuggets he didn't miss their game against San Antonio last night. The guard scored 29 points to lead the Nuggets past the Spurs 80-77, reports ESPN.com. Iverson has been away from the team because his 4-year-old son was...

Warriors Win 105-95 Battle in Denver

Suns, Spurs scorch Grizzlies, Kings; big night for Amare

(Newser) - Golden State put a halt to a three-game Nuggets win streak with a 105-95 performance that starred Baron Davis with 28 points and Stephen Jackson with 23. Denver looked poised to come back from behind in the third quarter, but a cold game from Allen Iverson and hot Warriors' shooting...

Parker-less Spurs Sting Denver 102-91

Hornets outshine Suns 101-98, Mavs jet past Rockets 96-83

(Newser) - Tim Duncan had a slow start coming back from an ankle injury, but Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto each put up their best nights this season in San Antonio's 102-91 defeat of the Nuggets. The win broke a two-game losing streak, and ensured a perfect home record for the Spurs,...

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