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Nuggets big question answered

There was the weird loss at the Clippers, but even so, Chris Kaman (21.1 points) scored just 13, as well. It's possible some casual Nuggets fans can't name Denver's only 7-footer. The Lakers have three, and Nuggets fans surely know two ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Chris Kaman,  Andrew Bynum,  Pau Gasol,  Chris Bosh,  Joakim Noah

Manager or mussolini?

Keep your eye on George Karl's fourth-quarter lineups in close games. In previous seasons, Karl would sometimes alternate J.R. Smith (on offense) and Anthony Carter (on defense). But now, Smith is playing a little better defense. But Arron Afflalo, a ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: George Karl,  J.R. Smith,  Anthony Carter,  Arron Afflalo,  Joey Graham

Nuggets defeat Bulls 112-93 behind Carmelo Anthony's ninth 30-point game

Nuggets center Nene, left, and Bulls center Joakim Noah get physical Saturday night battling for a rebound. Nene had nine boards to go with 10 points. ( Garrett W. Ellwood, Getty Images ) Wouldn't you know, the Bulls — again! — scored a fourth-quarter ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Carmelo Anthony,  Joakim Noah,  Jannero Pargo,  George Karl,  Brad Miller

Hochman: Hawks' Johnson no ordinary Joe

The freshman guard is a 6-4 pterodactyl, with a stunning wingspan and speed to soar down the court. In his first game, he hit a game-winning, pull-up jumper at the buzzer. NBA execs from multiple teams have said in ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: National Basketball Association,  Joe Johnson,  Chauncey Billups,  Scott Cunningham,  George Karl

Nuggets focus on rocking the rim

Here's a play that sums up why. In Tuesday night's game against Toronto, Carmelo Anthony received a pass on the right wing and cruised by his defender, thanks to a Stonehenge pick set by Renaldo Balkman. A hard, crossover dribble was Melo's key to ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: National Basketball Association,  Carmelo Anthony,  Renaldo Balkman,  Adrian Peterson,  George Karl

Carmelo Anthony's big night lifts Nuggets past Raptors

tallied the highest scoring average in the Nuggets' NBA history with 29.9 points per game. Eleven games into this season, Anthony is at 29.9. Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen (11) battled Toronto Raptors forward Chris ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Toronto Raptors,  Denver Nuggets,  Carmelo Anthony,  Chris Bosh,  National Basketball Association

Nuggets roll past Toronto, 130-112

quarter, he utilized a Renaldo Balkman pick to stutter-step into the lane, driving on 6-foot-9 Amir Johnson. When Anthony drew contact, he somehow contorted his body, coiling under the defender and banking in a backward, no-look flip layup — ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Toronto Raptors,  Denver Nuggets,  Alex English,  Renaldo Balkman,  Amir Johnson

Aching Nuggets still have Melo vs. Toronto tonight

I've been surprised walking in that locker room door before," Karl cautioned. Carmelo Anthony ranks second in the NBA in scoring this season. (AP | Charles Rex Arbogast) Carmelo Anthony is expected to play tonight, though the Nuggets ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Carmelo Anthony,  National Basketball Association,  George Karl,  Anthony Carter,  Kenyon Martin

Hochman: Jennings values European experience

Jennings scored 32 points against the Nuggets. (Gary Dineen, Getty Images ) Brandon Jennings is a Buck, but he's also a trailblazer. After graduating from high school, Jennings opted to play professionally in Italy. He was often overmatched, averaging 5 ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  15 Nov 2009
Related Topics: National Basketball Association,  Earl Boykins,  Blake Griffin,  Chauncey Billups,  George Karl

Nuggets earn playoff payback in resounding 105-79 win against Lakers

disciplined, and the offense rewarded the defense by converting plays." said. The Nuggets' Kenyon Martin, left, and Nene double-team Lakers center Andrew Bynum in the first quarter Friday night. A 29-8 ...

From BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, Denver Post,  14 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Kenyon Martin,  J.R. Smith,  Andrew Bynum,  George Karl,  National Basketball Association

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