Archive for February, 2009

Nuggets snap Orlando hoodoo, beat Magic

ORLANDO, Florida : The Denver Nuggets can go into the NBA’s All-Star break with the satisfaction of ending a 15-game losing streak in Orlando, having beaten the Magic 82-73 on Wednesday.

Nuggets Mailbag: Melo not at 100%?

Denver Post sports writer Benjamin Hochman posts his Nuggets Mailbag on Wednesdays during the 2008-09 NBA season.

Nuggets resume road trip in South Beach vs. Heat

The Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets hit a bump on their eight-game road trip and will try to steer back on the right path Tuesday evening against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Anthony is Denver’s true Mr. Big Shot

Tie score, Denver ball. Who do you want to take the last shot? Let the argument begin.

The Other Side: Denver Nuggets

That’s messed up, Melo. Trying to get a sympathy all-star vote with that ice pack on your hand.

All-Star snubs say something about Carmelo Anthony

This kid’s not alright Denver coach George Karl says Carmelo Anthony is ‘the best small forward in the Western Conference,’ but for the fifth time in his career, Anthony has not been voted to the All-Star team …

Nuggets’ K-Mart, Karl have learned to coexist

Good news. George Karl and Kenyon Martin have mended their strife-filled basketball marriage, allowing the Denver Nuggets to fly near the top of the NBA.

Ammunition for Anthony to complain about All-Star snub

If there is anybody in Denver who wants to start ASAP something called the ASAP , I have some ammunition.

Nuggets’ Nene vs. Spurs’ Duncan tonight

Tim Duncan is defended by Nuggets forwards Carmelo Anthony and Nene last season.

Nuggets report: Najera hopes to play vs. Denver

Spurs at Nuggets When: 7 tonight. Where: Pepsi Center. TV/radio: Altitude; KCKK-AM . Probable starting lineups San Antonio Pos.

Comment: Nuggets seek to sprint to 40-victory milestone

In a season of broken records and general good feelings, the Nuggets’ next short-term goal sounds a bit like the condition of a person’s eyes.

Kiszla: Look who’s shining for Nuggets

We interrupt all this nail-chewing consternation about whether Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups will be invited to the NBA All-Star Game to bring you the real reason why the Nuggets are in first place with …