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Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

Western Conference No. 8 Seed

50-32, 2nd Northwest

 Last Game
Apr 28, 2008 LA Lakers, L 101-107 
DEN J.R. Smith
7-12 FG, 26 Pts
3 Ast, 3 3pt
LAL Kobe Bryant
12-24 FG, 31 Pts
6 Ast, 3 3pt
 
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Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team

Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team
AP, May 12, 2008
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. Garnett, who helped the Boston Celtics to the league's best record, was chosen for the ninth time. The forward was chosen Defensive Player of the Year last month. ...More
 •  KRIEGER: It's time for Silent Stanley to speak up May 14 (Rocky Mountain News)*
 •  Camby returns to all-defensive team May 13 (Denver Post)*
 •  Regional scene: Nuggets' Camby honored for defense May 13 (Rocky Mountain News)*
 •  Camby named to All-Defense team May 12 (Denver Post)*
 • Duncan, Bowen named to All-Defensive Team - May 12 (PA SportsTicker)
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 Team Report

Nuggets Team Report

Nuggets Team Report May 15, 2008

After being swept by the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets are pondering whether they should blow up the team or come back with a similar cast.

For starters, the Nuggets will wait to see if shooting guard Allen Iverson opts out of his contract, something that is not likely. Assuming Iverson returns, the Nuggets need to solidify their backcourt with a point guard who meshes well with Iverson.

The Nuggets need players with more of a defensive presence after a season in which they often had to resort to outscoring opponents. They also could use some help in the post, especially considering they are never able to count on Nene's health.

The Nuggets might look to get their salary situation more under control. ...More

 
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In this Jan. 25, 2008 file photo, New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Jefferson charged with assault on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, for grabbing another man by the throat in a Minneapolis club earlier this year.
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(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
In this April 28, 2008 file photo, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony reacts as he heads off the court after fouling out against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 107-101 victory in Game 4 of teams' NBA first-round playoff series in Denver. Anthony has been ticketed for speeding, three weeks after he was cited on a charge of driving under the influence. Police say Anthony was pulled over Saturday May 3, 2008 for driving 60 mph in a 45-mph zone.
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(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
In this Jan. 21, 2008 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) passes behind Denver Nuggets' Yakhouba Diawara, right, for an assist during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.The NBA has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at a Los Angeles hotel, where Bryant is expected to be announced as winner of his first Most Valuable Player award.
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(AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)
In this April 23, 2008, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Los Angeles. Bryant has won the NBA's MVP award for the first time, the Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site Friday night, May 2, 2008, citing anonymous sources familiar with the outcome of voting by media members.
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(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)
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 Northwest Standings
W L Pct GB Streak 
 y-Utah 54 28 .659 -- Lost 1 
 x-Denver 50 32 .610 4.0 Won 2 
 Portland 41 41 .500 13.0 Lost 1 
 Minnesota 22 60 .268 32.0 Won 1 
 Seattle 20 62 .244 34.0 Won 2 
 Complete Standings
 Team Stats
  PtsRebAst 
 Denver110.744.124.7 
 Opponents107.045.425.7 
 Individual Leaders
Kenyon Martin - Denver NuggetsKenyon Martin
#4, Power Forward
Leads team with 53.8 FG%
 Stat Player AVG 
 ScoringAllen Iverson26.4 
 ReboundsMarcus Camby13.1 
 AssistsAllen Iverson7.2 
 FG%Kenyon Martin53.8 
 FT%Allen Iverson80.9 
 3PT%J.R. Smith40.3 
 BlocksMarcus Camby3.6 
 StealsAllen Iverson2.0 
 Complete Team Statistics
 Scores & Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Wed, Apr 16MemphisW 120-111  
 Sun, Apr 20at LA LakersL 114-128  
 Wed, Apr 23at LA LakersL 107-122  
 Sat, Apr 26LA LakersL 84-102  
 Mon, Apr 28LA LakersL 101-107  
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