pickaxeandroll.com - 12/22/2008
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The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trailblazers have never been considered rivals. Until the 2004-05 realignment they were in separate divisions. They have only played in the NBA playoffs on two occasions, after the 1985-86 season (Denver won the first round matchup 3-1) and after ...
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bustabucket.com - 12/22/2008
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BLAZERS NUGGS EDGE COMMENT Billups has completely changed
things in Denver and made this team a force...
to be reckoned with in the NW division. Obviously he'll want to have a big game after 3 ...
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Trailblazers @ Nuggets, 6pm KGW
denverstiffs.com - 12/21/2008
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The irony of ironies might be upon us.
In order for George Karl to save his job,...
he might have to start his least favorite player. Throughout the season, I've taken the stance that I'm ok with J.R. Smith coming off the bench as long as he gets ...
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Start J.R. already!...
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Blazers vs. Nuggets in links (no Melo)
Blazers Blog —
... though. The Denver smalls can really crank it up. It's been a solid month since anybody taller than 6'8" has led them in scoring. But why should they? The scoring rotation of Billups, Anthony, and reserve J.R. Smith are all shooting decent percentages, are all phenomenal from the three-point arc, and all draw plenty of foul shots. They're too quick, athletic, and skilled. They just murder you inside and out. Relax on any of them and they'll light you up. The view from the other side with Pickaxe and Roll: Last season this matchup took a step towards becoming a rivalry. They ...
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