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(Boulder-CO) The Denver Nuggets announced today that they have traded Chucky Atkins, a conditional 2009 first-round draft pick, and cash considerations for the Thunder's 2009 second-round draft pick and seven-footer Johan Petro. Petro is averaging 4.6 ppg and 4.3 rpg in 15.5 minutes per game in ...
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(Boulder-CO) The Denver Nuggets didn’t miss a beat against the Heat as they won their fifth straight game of the season, 108-97, in the first game without the injured Carmelo Anthony. The win improves the Nuggets’ home record this season to 12-5 at the Pepsi Center as Denver is currently ...
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(Boulder-CO) The first game the Nuggets play after learning they will be without Carmelo Anthony for an extended stretch makes writing a preview against the Heat a very difficult task. On one hand, Denver is 3-2 without their two-time All-Star in the line-up this year. On the other, Denver is ...
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(Boulder-CO) The basketball Gods have spoken and have
put 'Melo on the shelf for at least three
weeks. The good news is the fractured finger in 'Melo's shooting hand will not require surgery. THIS JUST IN: Any trade rumors involving Linas Kleiza ...
(Boulder-CO) Jeremy over at Roundball Mining Company has a great speculatory piece on Carmelo's broken finger . Just how long Carmelo may be out is unknown as Anthony will see a hand specialist today after the injury occurred in last night's win over Indiana. X-rays showed Anthony has a ...
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(Boulder-CO) The Rocky Mountain News reported yesterday that Cheikh Samb and cash considerations have been traded to the Clippers for a future conditional second-round pick. The move is obviously a salary play and I wouldn't be surprised if it's a prelude to a larger deal for a more "ready" big ...
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The Denver Nuggets continue to streak with their, 135-115, win over the Pacers matching their season-high four consecutive win mark with five more games remaining in this seven game home stand. The first quarter was another example of superb Nuggets basketball. Quick passing and crisp off ...
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(Boulder-CO) I guess as long as the W’s keep piling up there’s no reason to complain. The Nuggets have won three straight games and six of their last eight since losing three in a row in mid December. Denver is also in the midst of a seven-game home stand that started off on the right foot as ...
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(Boulder-CO) For the second time in as many nights the Denver Nuggets didn’t deserve to win a game and did. Tonight, after opening up a 26-point third quarter lead, the Denver Nuggets actually had to come back late in the fourth to beat the Hornets, 105-100. Quite frankly it was a complete ...
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(Boulder-CO) After last night’s ninth career game-winning shot, I felt it was time to refresh everyone’s memory on Carmelo’s late game heroics. Here are all nine of ‘Melo’s clutch shots that put the Nuggets over the top. Rank them, remember them, or just marvel at one of the most crucial ...
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(Boulder-CO) The last time these two teams met, New Orleans escaped the Pepsi Center with a win, 115-101 . This time, Denver isn’t planning on being so hospitable. The Nuggets open up their longest home stand of the season tonight with Chris Paul and the Hornets after winning three of their ...
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The Denver Nuggets had no business winning tonight’s game against the Thunder, 122-120. Oklahoma City outplayed Denver in nearly all facets of the game, but yet still fell short despite Kevin Durant supplying some late fourth quarter heroics because of Carmelo Anthony’s stoic game-winning shot ...
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(Boulder-CO) 2009 starts with the Denver Nuggets getting their first look of the season at the Oklahoma City Thunder, or if you will, the league’s worst team. The 4-29 Thunder have experienced their fair share of misfortunes this season including the firing of their original head coach, P.J. ...
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(Boulder-CO) The Denver Nuggets can pop a few bottles of champagne tonight on the flight to Oklahoma City to celebrate ending 2008 with a quality win over the Toronto Raptors, 114-107, and George Karl winning his 900th game. The win also gives Denver its 21st win of the season and keeps the ...
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(Boulder-CO) After coming up short in his All-Star weekend debut as a participant in the Dunk Contest, J.R. Smith now wants in as a three-point shooter . The 3-point shooting contestants are tentatively scheduled to be announced on February 4th, 2009 and J.R. would be a great addition. Smith ...
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(Boulder-CO) 2009 is going to bring in some changes for all of us, but for starters I'm moving from Blogger to Bloguin effective as of today! Update your favorites and be sure to read the welcome post at The New Nugg Doctor! There are a lot of great features with the new site and I hope ...
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(Boulder-CO) The last time these two teams met someone lost their job. Sam Mitchell was fired after the Denver Nuggets walloped the Raptors, 132-.93 , in what I think could have been their best overall outing of the season. This time, not only will the country and venue be different, but this ...
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(Boulder-CO) Today's date is December 31st, and on this day:
'54- The Fort Wayne Pistons and the Minneapolis Lakers combined to attempt 127 free throws, the most ever in a regulation NBA game. Minneapolis won 103-91.
Enjoy your day!
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(Boulder-CO) Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers lead the Eastern Conference, while Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets top the Western Conference after the second returns of 2009 NBA All-Star Balloting presented ...
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(Boulder-CO) Today's date is December 30th, and on this day: '61- Wilt Chamberlain scored 42 points in a 116-111 loss to Boston, the 14th straight game in which he scored at least 40 points, an NBA record. '71- The Los Angeles Lakers posted a 122-106 victory at Seattle, giving them a perfect ...
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