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| No time to rest for the Nuggets |
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01/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Denver Nuggets (25-16) may have an impressive roster on paper, but that is not going to win them the Northwest Division title. They are just one-half game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers and 1 1/2 games in front of the Utah Jazz. Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson were selected by the fans as starters on the 2008 Western Conference All-Star Team. Anthony, who is averaging 25.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 40 games this season, is currently sidelined with a sprained left ankle. Iverson |
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| Hawks swoop into Emerald City |
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01/25/2008 |
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| e of its last six at Seattle. The last time the Hawks defeated the SuperSonics was on November 9, 2003 at Seattle. The Hawks enter tonight's contest on a four-game losing streak. On Wednesday, Marcus Camby ended with 13 points and 21 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat Atlanta, 107-100, at the Pepsi Center. Josh Smith recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Hawks, who have dropped nine of their last 12 games overall. Marvin Williams collected 20 points and rookie Al Horford |
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| Nuggets welcome struggling Nets to Pepsi Center |
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01/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The slumping New Jersey Nets play the fifth of a six-game road trip, as they visit the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Pepsi Center. This is the first of two contests between the clubs this season. New Jersey is scheduled to host the Nuggets on March 21st at the Izod Center. The teams split a pair of contests last season. New Jersey has won two straight and four of its last five at Denver. New Jersey has dropped a season-worst seven straight contests. On Thursday, Monta Ellis scored a career |
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| Lakers, Mavericks to battle in Dallas |
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01/25/2008 |
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| ine of their last 11 games overall. Reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki collected 20 points and eight rebounds, while Jason Terry posted 16 points in the victory. Dallas is an impressive 18-3 at home this season. The Mavericks will host Allen Iverson and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday at American Airlines Center. Los Angeles tries to get back on the winning track this evening. Tim Duncan scored 28 points and pulled down 17 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs downed the Lakers, 103-91, at AT&T Center. Kobe Bryant score |
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| Allen Iverson rallies in the voting to earn starting spot in All-Star game |
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01/24/2008 |
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NEW YORK (AP) -With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game when the vote totals were released Thursday night. Denver Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony will join him in New Orleans after earning his first starting nod. Lakers star Kobe Bryant will team with Iverson in the Western Conference backcourt for his 10th All-Star appearance. Houston center Yao Ming was voted in by the fans for the sixth s |
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| Nuggets hold off Hawks for sixth straight home win |
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01/24/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (Best E Casino) - Marcus Camby had 13 points and 21 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-100 at the Pepsi Center. Allen Iverson scored 29 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 for the Nuggets, who were without Carmelo Anthony. Anthony missed his first game of the season with a sprained left ankle. The Syracuse product left Monday's loss to the Lakers in the second quarter after coming down on Kobe Bryant's foot. Kenyon Martin had 20 points and 10 boards for Denver, which has won t |
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| Hawks swoop into Denver |
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01/23/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Atlanta Hawks open a five-game road trip tonight, as they visit the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. This is the second and final meeting of the season between the clubs. On January 15th, Joe Johnson led a balanced attack with 22 points and five assists as the Hawks built a sizeable cushion by halftime, then held on for a 104-93 victory over the Nuggets at Philips Arena. The Hawks have won three of the last four games in the series. Atlanta has won four of its last six at Denver. At |
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| Spurs welcome Kobe, Lakers to AT&T Center |
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01/23/2008 |
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| ast six at San Antonio. Los Angeles, which will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at American Airlines Center, attempts to win back-to-back games. On Monday, Derek Fisher made 6-of-7 three-pointers and scored 28 points to lift the Lakers over the Denver Nuggets, 116-99, at the Staples Center. Superstar Kobe Bryant finished with 17 points and 11 assists for Los Angeles, which has won eight of its last nine games overall. Lamar Odom collected 15 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, while Jordan Farmar sco |
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| Nene's tumor was malignant |
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01/23/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (Best E Casino) - Denver Nuggets forward Nene had a biopsy performed on a small testicular tumor, which proved to be malignant. The cancer was isolated and did not spread, and Nene is said to be doing well and recovering in Denver. The tumor was discovered in the very early stages and the recovery rate is extremely high, according to the press release. Nene underwent surgery to remove the tumor on January 14. There remains no timeline for his return to the court. Nene, who announced on January 11 |
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| Nuggets: Nene's testicular tumor malignant, but cancer isolated |
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01/22/2008 |
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DENVER (AP) -A testicular tumor removed from Denver Nuggets forward Nene was malignant. The team said Tuesday the tumor was discovered early, and tests showed the cancer was isolated. ``The recovery rate is extremely high,'' the Nuggets said in a written statement. ``In addition, the odds of a recurrence are very small.'' The Brazilian player underwent surgery Jan. 14 to remove the tumor. The team said he was doing well, but there was no timetable for his return. Nene's Web site had posted a statem |
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