Archive for December, 2008

Raptors limp home to face Denver

Chris Bosh had a strong personal night on Monday but it wasn’t enough as the Raptors finished their road trip 2-4. After capping off a road trip with a tough loss, the Toronto Raptors are hoping to end the year …

Nuggets Report: Nene misses first game

DENVER - After playing in only 16 games last season and overcoming testicular cancer, center Nene appeared in the first 31 this season.

NBA: Anthony torches Knicks

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points after missing three games with a bruised right elbow, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 117-110 victory over the defenseless New York Knicks on Sunday.

Anthony back after missing 3 games with bad elbow

Carmelo Anthony returned to the Denver Nuggets’ lineup on Sunday against the New York Knicks after missing three games with a bruised right elbow.

The Nuggets decided to give their leading scorer a break after he averaged just 11.5 points on 8-of-27 shooting in losses to Cleveland and Phoenix on consecutive nights.

Anthony was originally hurt on Nov. 30, when he was forced to leave a victory over Houston after 14 minutes with just two points, ending his streak of 222 straight games in double figures.

Denver Nuggets (19-11) at New York Knicks (11-17),

The New York Knicks will attempt to put the brakes on a season-high five-game losing streak Sunday when they host the Denver Nuggets at historic Madison Square Garden.

Sixers, Nuggets square off in the Rocky Mountains

The Philadelphia 76ers will resume a six-game road trip tonight against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

Carmelo-less Nuggets lose to Blazers

After splitting two physical and competitive games with Denver, the Portland Trail Blazers see a rivalry in the making.

Anthony will miss next 3 games

Carmelo Anthony’s sore right elbow will keep him out of the Denver Nuggets’ next three games, the team and the forward said Monday.

Suns Defense Didn’t Suck, and Phoenix Won the Turnover War in Victory Over Denver

The Suns have looked good for two games in a row! Unfortunately, they lost the first of these in a heartbreaker against an emerging Portland team.

Anthony out with sore elbow

The Denver Nuggets say Carmelo Anthony will sit out the next two games with a sore right elbow.

For Nash, shooting’s about timing

Steve Nash’s shooting percentages from the field and 3-point range are his lowest since returning to the Suns, but he has made shots at just right times.

‘Melo to miss two games

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony will miss the club’s next two games because of a right elbow contusion.

Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview

On a team loaded with young talent, Brandon Roy doesn’t get the attention that some of the NBA’s other elite players garner.

Nuggets lose third-straight game

Steve Nash scored eight straight points in the final 3 minutes and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets for the eighth straight time at home, 108-101 on Saturday night.

Shaq could crack mark Sat. vs. Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets have been two of the NBA’s highest-scoring teams over the last several years, but both clubs have rededicated themselves to defense this season.