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Carmelo Anthony: The Most Difficult Matchup in the NBA

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:56:12 +0000

Conversations about the best pure scorer in the NBA always start with the usual suspects: Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James are almost always the unanimous choices and, more often than not, dominate the discussions. However, this year Carmelo Anthony has clearly introduced himself into this debate by asserting his dominance as an offensive sensation. In terms of the difficulties an individual player creates in the game planning process, I don't think that there is a tougher matchup to plan for than Carmelo Anthony. Against smaller players, 'Melo can post up and use his size on the block to power his way to easy buckets. He is one of the best post-players in the NBA, and this might be the most underrated part of his game. He is very powerful for a small forward, and he uses his imposing strength to finish with contact better than almost any other player in the league. Against bigger players, he can use his jab step to create the necessary distance in order to get his silky smooth jump ...

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Nuggets hand Wolves 14th straight loss (AP)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:42:57 +0000

Even in the Minnesota Timberwolves' loss-filled existence, they have never been this bad to start a season. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Denver Nuggets handed the Timberwolves their 14th straight loss with a 124-111 victory on Wednesday night.

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Nets stumble to 0-14 with loss to 'Melo, Nuggets

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:59:40 +0000

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Nets fall to 0-14 with 101-87 loss to Nuggets

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:52:07 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

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N.B.A. Roundup: For Nets, Futility Expands to 0-14

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:36:02 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the visiting Nets their 14th consecutive loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

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Nets Fall to 0-14 With 101-87 Loss to Nuggets

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:10:20 +0000

DENVER (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

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'Melo leads Nuggets as Nets near winless record

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:04:04 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

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Nets drop to 0-14 with loss to Nuggets (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:02:24 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night. Arron Afflalo had 15 points, helping the Nuggets win their 16th straight regular-season home game, including all six this season.

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Nets fall to 0-14 with 101-87 loss to Nuggets

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:01:52 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

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Nuggets rally past Bulls 112-93

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:04:18 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scores 30 to lead way > DENVER -- This was the rematch that needed no introduction.

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Melo helps Nuggets keep home win streak alive

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:04:15 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

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Anthony Scores 30 in Nuggets' Win Over Bulls

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:29 +0000

DENVER (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

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Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets over Bulls (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:55:11 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. It was the 15th straight regular-season home win for the Nuggets, including all five this season as Denver bounced back from Friday night's loss in Los Angeles to the Clippers.

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Anthony scores 30 in Nuggets' win over Bulls

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:53:54 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago ...

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Anthony scores 30 in Nuggets' win over Bulls

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:51:53 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

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Butler Leads Clips to 106-99 Win Over Nuggets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:57:50 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.

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Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:28 +0000

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Clips overcome Anthony's 37, top Nuggets (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:40:04 +0000

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night. Chris Kaman had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Clippers. The Nuggets, coming off one-sided victories over the Lakers and Toronto Raptors, lost to the Clippers for the first time...

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Butler's 27 points help Clippers upend Nuggets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:39:52 +0000

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring barrage from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.

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Up next for the Clippers: Friday vs. Denver

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Forward Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets provide a big obstacle for L.A. > Clippers tonight VS. DENVER When: 7:30.

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'Melo Leads Nuggets Past Turkoglu-Less Raptors

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:22 +0000

DENVER (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and reserve J.R. Smith had 29, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Toronto Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night.

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'Melo lifts Nuggets over Raptors 130-112 (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:44:53 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and reserve J.R. Smith had 29, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Toronto Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night. Anthony is the only player in the NBA to score at least 20 points in all of his team's games so far. He's topped 30 points seven times and 40 points twice.

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'Melo leads Nuggets past Turkoglu-less Raptors

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:41:41 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and reserve J.R. Smith had 29, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Toronto Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night.

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Carmelo Anthony, all grown up?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:16:08 +0000

Nuggets' star says he has matured and he's being mentioned as an early MVP candidate. > Nuggets' star says he has matured and he's being mentioned as an early MVP candidate.

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On a superstar's path, Carmelo elevates his game

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:57:24 +0000

'Melo can score with ease, and does vs. the Lakers, but his rededicated approach is what thrills the Nuggets, Lynn DeBruin says.

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On a superstar's path, Carmelo elevates his game

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:25:20 +0000

'Melo can score with ease, and does vs. the Lakers, but a rededication to himself has he and the Nuggets excited, Lynn DeBruin says.

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Lakers' Ron Artest loses Round 1 to Denver's Carmelo Anthony

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The physical Artest, signed by Lakers in part to defend strong small forwards like Anthony and LeBron James, is burdened by foul trouble and burned for 25 points by Anthony in Nuggets' 105-79 win. > The Lakers signed Ron Artest for very specific reasons: LeBron James , Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony .

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NBA ROUNDUP / Anthony overcomes foul trouble, Lakers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night. The Lakers' six-game winning streak was snapped. They scored just eight points in the third...

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Nuggets Soar In Second Half to Surge Past Lakers 105 - 79

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:51:23 +0000

DENVER (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony scored 18 of his game-high 25 points in the second half as the Denver Nuggets blitzed the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 on Friday.

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Anthony shines as Nuggets snap Lakers' streak

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:29:13 +0000

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night.

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'Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:28:01 +0000

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles ...

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'Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:21:24 +0000

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night.

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'Melo Gets Better of Artest as Nuggets Whip Lakers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:20:41 +0000

DENVER (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night.

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Nuggets use big 3rd to rout Lakers (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:17:18 +0000

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night. The Lakers' six-game winning streak was snapped. They scored just eight points in the third quarter as the Nuggets turned a two-point halftime lead into an 87-64 cushion that had ecstatic fans chanting "Beat L.A.!" something...

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LIVE: Kobe, Lakers taking on Carmelo, Nuggets

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:29:12 +0000

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