NBA: Orlando 109, Denver 98
A 23-point, 24-rebound performance from Dwight Howard Wednesday boosted Orlando to a 109-98 victory over Denver. via UPI
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Nuggets 114, Heat 113
Observations from Tuesday’s 114-113 overtime loss to the Nuggets at AmericanAirlines Arena: Again, it was fun. via Miami Heat
Carmelo Gets Best of LeBron Again
“They are in a rebuilding phase now but I don’t think the process is going to take that long with them. You still have D-Wade, and Marion is a heck of a player. I think in the long run it’s going to make them a better team.”
Carmelo Anthony got the best of LeBron James, again. Kobe Bryant’s win in Miami meant less this time because Shaquille O’Neal no longer plays there.
Bryant scored 33 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a 16-2 second-half run to pull away and beat the Heat 104-94 Sunday in Miami’s first home game of its post-O’Neal era.
In Cleveland, Anthony scored 27 points and improved to 8-2 in his pro career against his good friend as the Nuggets beat James and the Cavaliers 113-83.
‘I know he hates losing to me,’ Anthony said with a laugh. Read more
Nuggets report: Win streak sought
“I think he proved them wrong, so we’ll have to give him a new nickname.”
Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony said he didn’t feel limited in his return from a sprained ankle, but coach George Karl said he might play the forward in shorter stints as he works his way back to full … via Rocky Mountain News
Melo leads Nuggets past Wizards 111-100
Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 49 points to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Washington Wizards 111-100 Friday night for their ninth win in their last 10 home games. via Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jazz 118 Nuggets 115, overtime
Kyle Korver scored 27 points and the Utah Jazz picked up their tenth consecutive win by downing the Nuggets 118-115 in Denver. via KTVN Reno
Artest to the Nuggets for Kleiza and Najera?
The main players offered to the Kings for Artest are the ever-improving Lithuanian Linas Kleiza and the expiring $5 million contract of Eduardo Najera. via BleacherReport
Nuggets preview: Utah Jazz
Camera staff report Wednesday, February 6, 2008 TODAY: The Denver Nuggets host the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. at the Pepsi Center. via Boulder Daily Camera
Hochman: A.I. doesn’t know rest
Allen Iverson has been front and center for the Nuggets with Carmelo Anthony out of the picture because of an ankle injury. via Denver Post
Blazers Host Nuggets In Northwest Showdown
Northwest Division rivals meet tonight, as the Portland Trail Blazers welcome the Denver Nuggets to the Rose Garden. via KIRO TV
Anthonys Leads Nuggets to Win
Carmelo Anthony returned from an ankle injury to score 25 points, Allen Iverson added 24 points and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 117-101 on Saturday night. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
LINCICOME: Camby omission was no mistake
Nuggets center Marcus Camby wasn’t chosen to participate in the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. via Rocky Mountain News
Camby receives all-star snub
“The biggest omission is Marcus Camby.”
The Nuggets’ veteran center Marcus Camby, who leads the Western Conference in rebounding with a 14.3 average and is the reigning NBA defensive player of the year, was bypassed for a reserve spot on the West … via Denver Post
Melo misses 5th straight game
“I’m just here to support the team”
Carmelo Anthony missed his fifth consecutive game Wednesday night when the Nuggets faced the Grizzlies. via Denver Post
Nuggets 106 Grizzlies 102
Allen Iverson’s 32 points and 12 assists carried Denver to a 106-102 triumph at Memphis. via WOIO