“It went up to a certain point, and the door closed. And we’ve been going forward since that time.”
The Lakers’ Luke Walton battles for a rebound with Denver’s Linas Kleiza during the Lakers’ 127-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets, Thursday. via Orange Co. Register
“It’s not just me; it’s everyone on the team. Collectively, we have to figure it out as a group and address it.”
The Denver Nuggets feel like they finally have a defense to go with their prolific offense. via The News-Record
“This is going to be a very educational year”
The free fall ends. The emergency chute opens. A soft landing at last for the once-and-future would-be kings of the NBA. via Houston Chronicle
“You can’t be a warrior or this team is going to run right past you. If it’s sore at all, we probably shouldn’t play him and let it rest.”
Guard/forward Bonzi Wells missed Saturday’s game with a bruised bone in his right ankle that he suffered in the third quarter of Friday’s game in Miami. via Houston Chronicle
The Denver Nuggets and the slumping Houston Rockets square off tonight, as the teams meet at the Toyota Center. via Sports Network
The Denver Nuggets attempt to get back on the winning track when they welcome the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves tonight to the Pepsi Center. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
If the loss to the Bulls on Saturday was the season’s low point for the Clippers, then Wednesday night’s 101-90 win over Denver has to be the high point. via MVN - Recent Articles
“There’s no continuity out there. It’s not just me. Everyone. Collectively we have to figure it out and address it.”
By bullshooter Posted on Wed Nov 21, 2007 at 01:16:37 AM EDT Matt : I’ll just piggy-back this diary since it’s up and already has the discussion going. via Blog a Bull
Chris Kaman had 21 rebounds and 17 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers’ bench made a significant contribution in a 101-90 victory over Denver on Wednesday night, ending the Nuggets’ six-game winning streak.
Reserve forward Quinton Ross had 17 points for the banged-up Clippers, who had lost four of five following a 4-0 start. They started three players who usually come off the bench, including guards Ruben Patterson and Brevin Knight, who played only 14 minutes and left the game in the third quarter with a groin strain. Read more
“I’m always in a difficult spot with a player like that”
It didn’t appear to be out of anger, deep and bubbling over after simmering for weeks, the result of the early-season frustration because of the Bulls slow start. via ChicagoSports.com
Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson combined for 48 points Tuesday as the Denver Nuggets swept past the Chicago Bulls 112-91. Anthony tallied 26 points and Iverson added 22, while Marcus Camby added 12 points and … via UPI
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike Inc. , on Tuesday launched the Jordan Melo M4, a shoe inspired by Team Jordan athlete and NBA player Carmelo Anthony. via Portland Business Journal
Orlando’s Dwight Howard and Denver’s Allen Iverson were selected the NBA players of the week, the league said Monday. via The Post Chronicle
“I never hit so many threes in my life”
Sixteen-year-old Jasmine Warfield has played the basketball shooting game H-O–R–S-E before, but tonight she played against Denver Nugget superstar Carmelo Anthony. via Denver Post
“When we get the whole, full assortment of bodies and the full team, we’re a much better team than we showed and we’re a much better team than what we demonstrated on this road trip. We know we have some work to do, but the season is still young.”
It’s hard to say what’s getting uglier: The Knicks’ fast-sinking record or Isiah Thomas’ dwindling chances of staying on as team president and coach. via New York Daily News
