Banged-up Nuggets try to snap skid vs. Warriors
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02/09/2012 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets are not making excuses that injuries are
the main reason why they're mired in a season-high four-game losing streak.
"We have a lot of young talent and a lot of players with experience. We have a
long bench and at this moment with the injuries, we have to find a way to play
better and more aggressively," said Nuggets reserve guard Rudy Fernandez.
The Nuggets hope to right the ship tonight in the finale of a three-game
homestand versus the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center and have been
dealing with a rash of injuries to leading scorer Danilo Gallinari, Timofey
Mozgov and the absence of Corey Brewer, who is dealing with the death of his
father. Gallinari is expected to miss about a month with an ankle injury and
Mozgov is nursing the same kind of injury.
Denver did get a healthy Aaron Afflalo (ankle/toe) and Nene (heel) back in
Wednesday's matchup with the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks, but
dropped a 105-95 decision. Al Harrington and Fernandez each scored 17 points,
while Ty Lawson chipped in 16 points and 10 assists in the Nuggets' sixth loss
in seven tries since a season-best six-game winning streak.
"I don't think we're playing bad basketball, I just don't think we're playing
winning basketball," said Nuggets coach George Karl about his team's skid. "I
think right now we're doing the [right] things probably 30-35 minutes a game."
Nene added 16 points and grabbed 10 boards, and Afflalo finished with 12
points. Andre Miller posted 11 in a losing effort. The Nuggets, who are 7-6 at
home this season, will play four of five games on the road following tonight's
test with the Warriors.
Warriors leading scorer Monta Ellis is averaging 33.0 points over his last
three games and his career-high 48-point performance in Tuesday's 119-116 loss
versus Oklahoma City wasn't enough to lift his team to victory. Ellis has
averaged 19.4 points in 16 career games against Denver and hopes to improve
that number Thursday night in the Rocky Mountains.
"It was just going in for me tonight," Ellis said after the loss.
"Unfortunately we didn't get the win. Our effort was there, we played them
hard the whole game and it just came down to one shot."
David Lee had a triple-double with 25 points 11 boards and 10 assists in the
loss to the Thunder, while Stephen Curry recorded a double-double with 16
points and 10 assists for Golden State, which has lost two straight and six of
its last nine contests. The Warriors shot 55 percent and still lost. Dorell
Wright had just nine points, but is averaging 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6
assists and 1.40 steals in his last five games.
Lee's second career triple-double was the first by a Warriors power forward
since Chris Webber back in 1993. The Warriors look to build on their 2-6 road
record this evening and have dropped two straight as the guest. They are 3-9
against the West this season and will have several chances to improve that
record in a current stretch of 15 games in a row against the conference (3-4).
Warriors guard Nate Robinson (groin) is questionable against the Nuggets.
Golden State lost two of three meetings with Denver a year ago and has dropped
10 of the past 12 matchups between the teams. The Warriors haven't played so
well lately in the Rockies either, losing six straight and 13 of 14 visits
there. They haven't won a set with the Nuggets since a four-game sweep in
2002-03.
<< Thunder continue road trip at Sacramento
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder have been moving
along quite steadily this season and will try to keep it that way when they
resume a five-game road trip tonight against the Sacramento Kings.
Oklahoma City
<< Celtics, Lakers renew rivalry in Beantown
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pro basketball's most storied rivalry resumes in Beantown
on Thursday, when the streaking Boston Celtics aim to complete a perfect five-
game homestand versus the despised Los Angeles Lakers.
The Celtics (17) and Lake
<< Rangers try to rebound against Lightning
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Rangers will try to rebound from a
controversial loss when they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning for tonight's
battle at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers dropped a 1-0 regulation decision Tuesday against the
<< Habs aim to make it three straight in clash with Isles
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to post their longest
winning streak in over three months when they visit the New York Islanders
tonight at Nassau Coliseum.
The Canadiens have recorded recent home wins over Winnipeg and Pi
<< OVC action pits Racers against Tigers
Murray, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The ninth-ranked Murray State Racers will once
again march out on the court to defend their perfect record as they host the
Tennessee State Tigers in an Ohio Valley Conference clash at the CFSB Center.
This will
Nash, Suns host Rockets in the desert >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steve Nash celebrated his 38th birthday in style the last
time out for the Phoenix Suns, who look to extend their season-high winning
streak to four straight games this evening at home versus the Houston Rockets.
Nash
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Bamberg, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Last year's runner-up Argentina will
battle host Germany in an opening-round Davis Cup tie this weekend.
The best-of-five affair will commence with a pair of opening singles rubbers
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Wings, Leafs to meet in 2013 Winter Classic at the Big House >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs
will play in the 2013 Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement Thursday at Comerica Park
in Detroit,
Whiting seeks another Run for the Roses >>
Hot Springs, AR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's been 20 years since trainer Lynn
Whiting saddled longshot colt Lil E. Tee to win the 118th Kentucky Derby. The
Midwest conditioner has another three-year-old in his stable at Oaklawn Park
giving
U.S. will host friendly against Brazil in May >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The U.S. men's national team will host five-
time World Cup champion Brazil in a friendly on May 30 in Landover, Md. during
final preparations for 2014 World Cup qualifying.
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