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Knicks and Heat set to renew a playoff rivalry (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) LeBron James started thinking about what a playoff opener against the New York Knicks would mean a few days ago. Amare Stoudemire started talking about taking down the Miami Heat a few months ago.

Knicks hold off Clippers, near No. 7 seed
J.R. Smith scored 21 points, including a rally-stopping jumper with 31 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 99-93 on Wednesday night and close in on the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Knicks rout Wiz, move into tie for 7th in East
Baron Davis scored a season-high 18 points on his 33rd birthday, J.R. Smith had 23, and the New York Knicks surged into a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference by routing the Washington Wizards 103-65 on Friday night.

Smith helps Knicks to important win over Bucks
J.R. Smith hit a 3-pointer for the lead with 1:04 left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-107 in a game that could turn out to be critical to both teams' playoff hopes.

Smith hits late 3, Knicks beat Bucks 111-107 (Yahoo! Sports)

MILWAUKEE (AP) J.R. Smith hit a 3-pointer for the lead with 1:04 left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-107 on Wednesday night in a game that could turn out to be critical to both teams' playoff hopes.

Knicks earn critical win over Bucks
J.R. Smith hit a 3-pointer for the lead with 1:04 left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-107 in a game that could turn out to be critical to both teams' playoff hopes.

Anthony leads Knicks past reeling Magic 96-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 96-80 on Thursday night. J.R. Smith and Toney Douglas each added 15 points for the Knicks, who won for just the third time in their last 13 visits to Orlando. New York also hit 13 3-pointers.

Lin leads Knicks past Pacers (Yahoo! Sports)

Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-88 on Saturday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Mike Woodson. Lin also had seven rebounds and six assists. Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire each scored 16 points and J.R. Smith added 11 for the Knicks, who won on the road for just the eighth time this season.

NBA fines Knicks' Smith $25K for Twitter photo
The NBA has fined New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith $25,000 for posting a photo of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account.

Smith fined $25K for racy Twitter photo
The NBA has fined New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith $25,000 for posting a photo of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account.

Knicks' Smith regrets racy Twitter pic
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith said he regrets posting a photo of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account.

Knicks' Smith brushes off scrutiny of photo (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith is brushing off the attention he received after posting a photo of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account. Asked if he received any criticism for posting the photo, Smith said: "I get a lot of criticism for everything, so I'm not really worried about it.

New Knick denies racking up $1M in fines
J.R. Smith denied racking up more than $1 million in fines during his stint in the Chinese Basketball Association earlier this season, the New York Post reported Thursday.

Lin has 28 and 14, ends Mavs' 6-game run (AP)

Jeremy Lin had 28 points and a career-high 14 assists, Steve Novak made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks ended the Dallas Mavericks' six-game winning streak with a 104-97 victory Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 15 points in his Knicks debut and Novak had all of his 14 in the final period as New York won for the eighth time in nine games.

'Melo likely out; Smith, Davis may play
Carmelo Anthony is unlikely to play Sunday against Dallas, but J.R. Smith and Baron Davis could be in uniform as the New York Knicks move closer to getting to full strength.

JR Smith says he's joining Knicks (AP)
J.R. Smith says he is joining the New York Knicks, reuniting with former Denver teammate Carmelo Anthony to provide more scoring punch. Though the team says there is no deal yet, Smith wrote "New York Knicks it is!" Friday morning on his Twitter account. Smith signed in China during the lockout and was ineligible to return to the NBA until his team's season was finished there.

Ex-Nuggets' Smith says he's joining Knicks
J.R. Smith has chosen to play for the Knicks.

Smith says he'll reunite with Anthony
J.R. Smith says he is joining the New York Knicks, reuniting with former Denver teammate Carmelo Anthony to provide more scoring punch.

Report: Knicks close to J.R. Smith deal
The Knicks were in the final stages of contract discussions with free agent shooting guard J.R. Smith Thursday, one day after he became eligible to sign with NBA teams.

Source: Clippers, Knicks eye ex-Nugget Smith
J.R. Smith currently lists the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers as teams he is considering on his Twitter page. However, the Knicks and Clippers appear to be the frontrunners.

Paul: Clips' chances of inking Smith 'very high'
Clippers guard Chris Paul likes his team's chances of convincing J.R. Smith to take less money to sign with it.

Source: Clippers are among suitors for Smith
The Clippers are one of a handful of teams vying free agent guard J.R. Smith who will be eligible to return to the NBA on Wednesday after his Chinese team's season concludes, according to a source with knowledge of the team's thinking.

Smith scores 60 for Chinese team
Former Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith dropped 60 points in a league game with his Chinese team Zhejiang Golden Bulls, including a remarkable 14 of 18 shots from beyond the arc.

Report: Nuggets' Smith injured playing in China
Veteran Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith appeared to injure his knee while playing in a game for his Chinese team, the Denver Post reports.

Nuggets' Smith signs to play in China
Wilson Chandler will have some company in China this season. Fellow Denver Nuggets free agent J.R. Smith is following him overseas.

Nuggets' Smith signs to play in Chinese league
J.R. Smith is the second Denver Nuggets free agent to sign a contract to play in China this season.

JR Smith signs with China's Zhejiang (AP)
J.R. Smith is the second Denver Nuggets free agent to sign a contract to play in China this season. By doing so, Smith won't be able to return to play in the NBA if there is a 2011-12 season. Owners have locked out the players in a labor dispute and the Chinese Basketball Association has told players they won't be able to opt out of their deals to return to the NBA.

Love, ink and basketball
Has body ink led J.R. Smith to his soulmate?

Nuggets stave off elimination, 104-101 (AP)

Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points and J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari hit clutch shots down the stretch to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night as the Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep. The series resumes Wednesday night with Game 5 in Oklahoma City. The Nuggets still face a huge challenge in trying to become the first NBA team ever to overcome a 3-0...

Nuggets holds off Thunder in Game 4
Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points and J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari hit clutch shots down the stretch to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night as the Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep.

Thunder rip Nuggets to take 2-0 lead (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead on their way to a 106-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The first-round playoff series shifts to Denver on Saturday night with Oklahoma City leading 2-0.

Nine in double digits as Nuggets rout Warriors
J.R. Smith's 22 points led nine Nuggets in double figures and Kosta Koufos tied his career high with 18 points in Denver's 134-111 win over Golden State on Monday night.

Nuggets clinch 5th seed with 50th win (AP)

J.R. Smith's 22 points led nine Nuggets in double figures and Kosta Koufos tied his career high with 18 points in Denver's 134-111 win over Golden State on Monday night. The injury-riddled Nuggets reached 50 wins for the fourth straight season and clinched the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

Smith's late flurry gets Nuggets by Mavs (AP)

J.R. Smith broke a tie in the final minutes with a layup and immediately followed with a jumper, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 104-96 victory over the struggling and short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Smith scored 23 points, seven after Dallas tied it at 94 with 2:51 left. Kenyon Martin added 18 as the Nuggets won for the seventh time in eight games.

Nuggets eke out win over short-handed Mavs
J.R. Smith broke a tie in the final minutes with a layup and immediately followed with a jumper, lifting the Nuggets to a 104-96 victory over the struggling and short-handed Mavericks.



Nuggets continue surge, end Kings' run (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 15 and Nene had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and increased their lead over Portland to 2 1/2 games for the fifth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.

Nuggets halt Kings to win 4 straight, stretch lead
Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night.

Surging Nuggets roll past Wizards (AP)

Chris Andersen grabbed 11 rebounds and was one of four Denver players to score 17 points as the Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 114-94 on Friday night. Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson and Al Harrington also had 17, while J.R. Smith added 14 to lead six Nuggets players in double figures. Jordan Crawford had 19 points, JaVale McGee had 13 points and 13 rebounds and John Wall had 13 rebounds and six...

Nuggets still hot as Smith lights up Hawks in 4th
Nene scored 20 points, J.R. Smith added all of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets ran away to another win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 102-87 Wednesday night.

Nuggets move to 9-2 since Anthony trade (AP)

Nene scored 20 points, J.R. Smith added all of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets ran away to another win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 102-87 Wednesday night. It looked as if the game would go down to the wire when Zaza Pachulia flipped in a putback, pulling the Hawks to 72-69 with just over 10 minutes remaining.

Nuggets roll over Hawks on road
Nene scored 20 points, J.R. Smith added all of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets ran away to another win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 102-87 Wednesday night.

Nuggets make 17 3s in win over Hornets (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets combined for 17 3-pointers in a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Raymond Felton added 22 points, hitting six 3s for Denver, while J.R. Smith hit five 3s and finished with 18 points. Denver made 17 of 29 3-pointers to build a 23-point lead Wilson Chandler's 3 made it 91-68 in the third quarter.

Nuggets rip Pistons to reach 7-2 since Melo deal
J.R. Smith scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the second half, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 131-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Smith's 31 help Nuggets blow by Pistons (AP)

J.R. Smith scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the second half, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 131-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Smith was 9 of 15 from 3-point range for Denver, 7-2 since the blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York on Feb. 22.

Nuggets rip Bobcats, now 4-1 since trade (AP)

Wilson Chandler had 16 points to lead seven Denver players scoring in double figures and the Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 120-80 on Wednesday night for their biggest win of the season. Nene, Chris Andersen, Ty Lawson and J.R. Smith had 14 points apiece for the Nuggets, who won for the fourth time in five games since completing the blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the New York...

Newcomers help Nuggets rally past Hawks (AP)

Newcomers Raymond Felton and Wilson Chandler combined to score 31 points Monday night, helping Denver rally for a 100-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks for the Nuggets' third win in four games since the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York. Felton had 16 points and Chandler added 15 as the Nuggets used a 8-0 surge early in the fourth quarter to pull away from the road-weary Hawks.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks eye Tayshaun Prince, J.R. Smith before trade deadline
The Dallas Mavericks plan to make last-ditch trade runs at Detroit's Tayshaun Prince and Denver's J.R. Smith before Thursday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline, sources close to the situation said.

Depleted Nuggets roll past Grizzlies (AP)

For one night, the Denver Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups or any of their new acquisitions. J.R. Smith's 26 points helped short-handed Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107 on Tuesday, hours after the Nuggets finalized a blockbuster deal that sent Anthony and Billups to the New York Knicks.

Nuggets' Smith hit with $25K fine
The NBA has fined J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets $25,000 for a flagrant-2 foul against Raja Bell of the Utah Jazz.

Williams returns, leads Jazz by Nuggets (AP)

Deron Williams' return to the lineup helped the Utah Jazz snap out of their funk with a 113-106 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The Jazz had lost eight of 10 and had been without Williams for the last four games after he strained a tendon in his right wrist against San Antonio on Jan.

Anthony, Nuggets roll by lowly Wolves (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and J.R. Smith scored 10 of his 14 points in the final seven minutes to help the Denver Nuggets to a 113-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 21 points and 13 assists for his first double-double of the season and Arron Afflalo scored 22 points for the Nuggets, who shot 54.4 percent against Minnesota's woeful...

Denver Nuggets G J.R. Smith fined $25,000 for flagrant foul on Utah Jazz G Raja Bell
The NBA has fined J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets $25,000 for a flagrant-2 foul against Raja Bell of the Utah Jazz.

Nuggets' Smith fined $25K for flagrant (AP)
The NBA has fined J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets $25,000 for a flagrant-2 foul against Raja Bell of the Utah Jazz. The NBA announced the discipline Saturday. Smith was ejected after the incident in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 113-106 loss to the Jazz at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Friday night.

'Melo mum after trade talks fall apart
Carmelo Anthony was hammered by J.R. Smith during a spirited 5 on 5 scrimmage at practice on Thursday. When he stepped to the line, his Denver Nuggets teammates began booing and jeering and scoffing the All-Star forward - just like the home crowd has been doing lately.

James-less Heat lose to Nuggets 130-102 (AP)

Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night. Nene contributed 17 points and Chauncey Billups had 13 assists as the Nuggets routed a second straight opponent. They beat Phoenix by 34 points two nights ago.

Nuggets blow out King-less Heat
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night.

Nuggets hand LeBron-less Heat 2nd loss in row
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night.

Clippers snap Nuggets' 4-game win streak (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 28 points, including four 3-pointers, to help the Los Angeles Clippers snap the Denver Nuggets' four-game winning streak with a 106-93 victory Wednesday night. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 18 rebounds to tie a franchise record with his 22nd consecutive double-double, while DeAndre Jordan added 14 points and tied a career high with 20 rebounds for the Clippers.

Billups helps Nuggets end 3-game skid (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 18 points and the short-handed Denver Nuggets snapped a season-high, three-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-77 on Tuesday night. J.R. Smith and Nene added 17 points apiece for the Nuggets, who were without forward Carmelo Anthony for a fourth consecutive game following the death of his sister.

Celtics win eighth straight, 'Melo sits (AP)

Ray Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics took advantage of an injury to Carmelo Anthony and won their eighth straight game, beating the Denver Nuggets 105-89. The loss left Nuggets coach George Karl stuck on 999 wins. His next chance to reach 1,000 comes Friday at Toronto. Kevin Garnett had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Rajon Rondo added 13 assists for Boston.

Karl denied 1,000th win by Bobcats (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 23 points and the Charlotte Bobcats held off Denver 100-98 on Tuesday night to deny Nuggets coach George Karl his 1,000th NBA win. Returning to North Carolina where he played in college and going up against his longtime friend and fellow former Tar Heel Larry Brown, Karl had hoped to become the seventh coach of the 1,000-win club in Charlotte.

Nuggets extend winning streak to 6 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had 21 and the Denver Nuggets held off the Los Angeles Clippers 105-103 Friday night to win their sixth straight and give coach George Karl his 998th career win. Eric Gordon had 24 points and rookie Blake Griffin had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers.

Anthony ejected but Nuggets beat Bucks (AP)

Nene scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets weathered the third-quarter ejection of star forward Carmelo Anthony to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-94 Wednesday night for their season-best fifth consecutive win. J.R. Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Chauncey Billups added 16 points for the Nuggets, who defeated the only team to sweep the season series from them last year.

Carmelo-less Nuggets outduel Suns in scorefest
J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season.

Nuggets win 138-133 despite ailing 'Melo (AP)

J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season. Chauncey Billups returned to the lineup after missing three games with a sprained right wrist and scored 25 points and eight assists for the Nuggets.

Smith steps up for 'Melo-less Nuggets
J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season.

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss (AP)

With the game tied and the ball in his hands behind the 3-point line, J.R. Smith hesitated for just a moment. "I was thinking about not taking the shot because I missed the one before that and I didn't know how George was going to react," Smith said of his coach, George Karl. "When I saw how far Kobe (Bryant) was playing off, I just had to shoot." Smith's gamble paid off.

Smith leads undermanned Nuggets by Clips (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 24 points and Gary Forbes added 22, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 108-104 exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Aaron Afflalo, the only player to start all five preseason games for the Nuggets, scored 16 points. Undrafted rookie center Eric Boateng made his first start and had two points in 22 minutes after averaging 13 minutes in his first three games.

Police investigating Nuggets' Smith
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility.

Police investigating alleged altercation involving Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith at practice facility
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility.

Nuggets G Smith involved in altercation? (AP)
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility. Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson says officers went to the facility Aug. 13 after a report of an altercation involving Smith and another player in a pickup game.

Report: Denver Nuggets interested in trading J.R. Smith
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is on the trading block, according to an AOL FanHouse report.

Nuggets stay alive, beat Jazz in Game 5 (AP)
Carmelo Anthony got the help he was begging for, J.R. Smith found his long-range touch and the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Nuggets, trying to become the first team in four years to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs, sent the series back to Salt Lake City for Game 6 on Friday night despite losing center Nene to a sprained...

Anthony drops 42 as Nuggets cruise past Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series.

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series. Anthony, whose previous playoff high was 41 points against Dallas in the second round last year, benefited from the absence of Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who re-injured his strained...

Nuggets win ahead of showdown with Suns (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets broke out of their offensive funk with a 123-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With their biggest output in a month, the Nuggets also got 21 points from Carmelo Anthony and 20 from Nene, both of whom sat out the fourth quarter while watching Smith and Aaron Afflalo, who scored 22 points and pulled down a career-best 13 rebounds.

Nuggets ride 4th-quarter wave, Smith by Wiz
J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards.

Nuggets pull away in 4th behind Smith (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Nene added 16 points for Denver, which sent Washington to its ninth consecutive loss.

Nuggets finish strong to top Grizz
The Denver Nuggets' reserves brought the energy, and J.R. Smith led the charge. In what some Nuggets players called their best fourth quarter of the season, Denver outscored Memphis 40-23, rallying to beat the Grizzlies 125-108 Saturday night.

Smith heats up to rally Nuggets to sixth straight
J.R. Smith scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, rallying the Denver Nuggets to a 125-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Nuggets win sixth straight behind Smith (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, rallying the Denver Nuggets to a 125-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Smith was 11 of 16 from the field, including 7 for 10 on 3-pointers, to help the Nuggets win their sixth straight. Carmelo Anthony finished with 24 points and Chauncey Billups added 22 for Denver.

Billups helps Nuggets rally past Wolves (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 25 points and got a huge lift from role players Chris Andersen, Nene and J.R. Smith in the Denver Nuggets' 110-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Andersen had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Nene had 17 points and nine boards and Smith scored 15 to shake the Nuggets out a first-half funk and deliver their fourth straight win.

Anthony scores 30 as Nuggets top Blazers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory. J.R. Smith added 22 points, Chauncey Billups had 21 points and Nene 14 for the Nuggets, who improved to 28-5 at the Pepsi Center, the third-best home record in the NBA behind Cleveland and the Los...

Anthony's 34 carry short-handed Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the injury-related absences of Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to beat the Indiana Pacers 122-114 on Friday night. J.R. Smith added 20 points off the bench and Chauncey Billups had 14 for the Nuggets, who sent the Pacers to their fifth loss in a row on the road.

Anthony outshines Durant in Nuggets' win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night. Nene added 20 points and J.R. Smith had 18 for the Nuggets, who averted a third consecutive loss. Durant, the NBA's second-leading scorer, was held to 19 points after averaging 31 points in two previous games against...

Nuggets end 7-game skid against Pistons (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 25 points, Carmelo Anthony added 24 and the Denver Nuggets snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Detroit Pistons with a 107-102 victory Friday night. J.R. Smith added 15 points and Arron Afflalo had 14 for the Nuggets, who beat the Pistons for the first time in four years. Joey Graham, who with Malik Allen played in place of the injured Kenyon Martin (knee contusion),...

Smith's 16 in 4th lifts Nuggets by Celts (AP)

J.R. Smith scored 16 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets recovered from blowing an early 20-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 114-105 Sunday. Chauncey Billups had 26 points and Carmelo Anthony had 23 for the Nuggets, who avoided back-to-back losses for the first time since late December with the victory over the NBA's top road team.

Nuggets pick off Rockets, extend win streak to 8
J.R. Smith scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 97-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

'Melo sits, Nuggets win eighth straight (AP)

J.R. Smith scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 97-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Nuggets won for the second straight time without Carmelo Anthony, the NBA's second-leading scorer, who sat out with a sprained left ankle.

Lawyer calls off lawsuit against Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith made a last-minute payment to a Houston attorney before Wednesday's game against the Rockets to stall a lawsuit filed against him.

Denver Nuggets won't suspend J.R. Smith for sulking on bench
The Denver Nuggets have decided not to suspend J.R. Smith over his behavior on the bench that rubbed management the wrong way.

Denver Nuggets consider discipline for J.R. Smith's behavior
The Nuggets are considering discipline for J.R. Smith whose behavior has bothered management recently.

Smith FTs lift Nuggets over road-weary Warriors
J.R. Smith hit two free throws with 0.4 seconds remaining, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 123-122 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.

Nuggets win on Smith's last-second FTs (AP)

J.R. Smith hit two free throws with 0.4 seconds remaining, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 123-122 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Smith, one of four Nuggets to finish with at least 20 points, was fouled by Monta Ellis while throwing up a desperation 3-pointer after taking an inbounds pass with just 3 seconds remaining.

Smith has 41 with 10 3s to lift Nuggets (AP)

J.R. Smith came off the bench to score a season-high 41 points, hitting 10 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-104 Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony added 24 points and rookie Ty Lawson, starting in place of the injured Chauncey Billups (groin), had 16, helping Denver win its sixth in a row at home.

Smith comes off bench, nets 41 to lead Nuggets
J.R. Smith came off the bench to score a season-high 41 points, hitting 10 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-104 Wednesday night.

Anthony's 31 lift Nuggets over Thunder (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points -- his fourth straight game with at least 30 -- and the Denver Nuggets extended their run of success against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 102-93 victory Monday night. J.R. Smith added 19 points and Chris Andersen had 15 for the Nuggets, who beat the Thunder for the fifth consecutive time.

Clips overcome Anthony's 37, top Nuggets (AP)

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night. Chris Kaman had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Clippers. The Nuggets, coming off one-sided victories over the Lakers and Toronto Raptors, lost to the Clippers for the first time...

'Melo lifts Nuggets over Raptors 130-112 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and reserve J.R. Smith had 29, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Toronto Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night. Anthony is the only player in the NBA to score at least 20 points in all of his team's games so far. He's topped 30 points seven times and 40 points twice.

Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith off suspension with new name, Earl Smith III
Suspended for the season's first seven games, Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith returned Tuesday with a new outlook and a different name.

Nuggets' Smith wants to go by given name (AP)
Suspended for the season's first seven games, Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith returned Tuesday with a new outlook and a different name. He wants to go by his given name, Earl Smith III. Smith says there are "a lot of personal reasons" that "I can't really explain at this time" for the switch.

Pacers top Denver in NBA debut in Taiwan (AP)

In the first NBA preseason game played in Taiwan, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-104 on Thursday. Troy Murphy, Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert each scored 20 points for the Pacers, who led throughout the game in front of a sellout crowd of 13,599 at the Taipei Arena. "We're probably about 35 percent ready for the season," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said.

Nuggets G Smith says jail changed him (AP)
J.R. Smith is pledging more maturity this season, a promise he's made in the past. The sharp-shooting Denver Nuggets guard realizes that some will believe it, while some will remain skeptical. That's fine with him. He knows he's changed. It's been a sobering offseason for the 24-year-old Smith, who spent 24 days in a New Jersey correctional facility after pleading guilty to reckless...

NBA suspends Smith, Richardson for car offenses
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona. Both suspensions imposed Friday are without pay. The NBA said Smith's was also for his poor driving record.

NBA suspends Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith, Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.

NBA suspends Smith, Richardson (AP)
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona.

Nuggets' Smith gets jail time for fatal crash
A judge sentenced Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith to 90 days in jail Tuesday night for causing an auto accident that killed his friend, though Smith will likely end up serving only 30. Municipal Judge Debra J. Gelson suspended 60 days of the sentence providing Smith performs 500 hours of community service consisting of visiting sick children at hospitals. Smith, who starred at Lakewood High School and St.

Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith gets jail time for deadly accident
J.R. Smith received a 90-day sentence for a car accident that killed his friend.

J.R. Smith gets 30 days for fatal accident


Kleiza, Billups help Nuggets rip Kings (AP)

With Carmelo Anthony sidelined with a broken a bone in his right hand, the Denver Nuggets needed somebody to fill the void. Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith are doing their best to make up for the All-Star's absence. Kleiza scored 27 points, Smith had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists and the Denver Nuggets used strong second and third quarters to beat the Sacramento Kings 118-99 on Tuesday...

Stockwatch: Rip takes a major dip
Our Jeff Lippman addresses Richard Hamilton's demotion, J.R. Smith's fluctuating value and much more in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.




Cuban vows to donate $25K in Smith's honor
Mark Cuban posted on his blog that he would donate $25,000 to whatever charity Nuggets guard J.R. Smith chose.

Cuban wants to donate fine to NHL fund (AP)
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is getting his money's worth out of his latest fine. The NBA hit Cuban with a $25,000 penalty Friday for "improper interactions with Denver Nuggets players," mostly stemming from an incident involving Denver's J.R. Smith. So Cuban posted on his blog that he would donate $25,000 to whatever charity Smith chose.

Mavs' Cuban hit with $25K fine for Nuggets spat
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $25,000 for walking onto the court and yelling at Nuggets guard J.R. Smith at halftime during Tuesday night's game in Denver and for actions after the game, the league announced.

NBA clears Smith, but still reviewing Cuban
The NBA said Thursday that Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith won't be suspended for throwing an elbow that angered Dallas Mavericks coach Mark Cuban, but "Cuban is still being reviewed."

No ban for Smith in feud with Cuban (AP)
The NBA said Thursday that Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith won't be suspended for throwing an elbow that angered Dallas Mavericks coach Mark Cuban. The excitable owner might still face punishment for going onto the court to voice his displeasure with Smith. NBA spokesman Tim Frank told The Associated Press on Thursday that Smith has been cleared of any wrongdoing and "Cuban is still being reviewed."...

NBA looks into Cuban spat with Nuggets' Smith
The NBA is investigating an altercation between Mavs owner Mark Cuban and Nuggets guard J.R. Smith.

'Melo-less Nuggets win fifth straight (AP)

Chauncey Billups, Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith scored 21 points apiece to help the Denver Nuggets win their fifth straight game, 108-97 over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Kenyon Martin and Nene scored 14 points each for Denver in the Nuggets' seventh victory in eight games. Denver played without scoring leader Carmelo Anthony, out at least three weeks after fracturing a finger on his right hand...

Nuggets G Smith to appear in NJ court (AP)

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007. A Monmouth County grand jury in October declined to indict the New Jersey native on vehicular homicide charges that could have carried a jail term.

Nuggets' Smith faces summonses from crash
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007.

Nuggets coach Karl earns 900th victory (AP)

Nene scored 21 points, Carmelo Anthony added 20 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 114-107 on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups scored 18 points and J.R. Smith had 16 for Denver, with Kenyon Martin adding 15 points and reserves Linas Kleiza and Chris Andersen each scoring 10. Denver coach George Karl earned his 900th career regular-season victory.

Nuggets top Mavs for fourth straight win (AP)
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 25 points, Carmelo Anthony added 23, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-88 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to four games. Chauncey Billups had 15 points and eight assists for the Nuggets, who have won seven of eight and improved to 16-4 since Billups joined the team after a Nov.

Nuggets extend Timberwolves' slide to 8 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had eight of his 14 points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and the Denver Nuggets overcame poor shooting to hand Minnesota its eighth straight loss, 90-84 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony added 14 points and 12 rebounds to help Denver improve to 5-1 since the Nuggets acquired Billups in the trade that sent Allen Iverson to Detroit.

Undermanned Nuggets lose to Warriors (AP)
Stephen Jackson had 29 points and seven assists and the Golden State Warriors overcame a poor first quarter and some sloppy second-half play to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-101 on Wednesday night. Jackson scored during a 6-0 burst by Golden State after J.R. Smith's 3-pointer with 8:32 remaining gave the Nuggets a 90-89 lead and also hit a 20-footer with 1:28 left.

'Melo victorious in Syracuse homecoming (AP)

As soon as he was introduced to an ovation that shook the teflon roof of the Carrier Dome, the night belonged to Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. Anthony, who as a freshman led Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA championship, wowed his adoring fans with 14 first-half points and the Nuggets remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 94-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Nuggets win without injured Anthony (AP)

The Denver Nuggets' preseason opener was a breeze. Next, they'll face a gust. The Nuggets dispatched the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-95 on Friday night, as reserve J.R. Smith finished with 21 points and Chris Andersen grabbed 11 boards. Now, they're off to Indian Wells, Calif., to play the Phoenix Suns on Saturday in the NBA's first outdoor basketball game in more than 35 years.

Nuggets re-sign guard Smith to multiyear contract
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday.

Nuggets re-sign free agent G J.R. Smith (AP)
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday. The 22-year-old guard averaged 12.6 points for the Nuggets over the past two seasons. He shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers.

Nuggets re-sign Smith to multiyear deal
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday. The 22-year-old guard averaged 12.6 points for the Nuggets over the past two seasons. He shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers. Smith was acquired from Chicago in 2006 in exchange for Howard Eisley and two second-round draft picks. He was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in the first round and 18th overall in 2004.

Bryant leads Lakers to sweep of Nuggets (AP)

No surrender on this night. No matter, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the tempestuous Denver Nuggets anyway. Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday night, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Nuggets and a sweep of their first-round series. Pau Gasol added 21 points in the Lakers' first sweep of a playoff series since whitewashing New Jersey in the...

Nuggets win 50 for first time since 1988 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony appreciated the cheers, relieved there weren't any jeers. Anthony scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in his first game since getting arrested on a drunken driving charge, and the Denver Nuggets reached 50 wins for the first time in 20 years with a 120-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Nuggets near playoffs, rout Rockets (AP)

Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith put the enigmatic Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the NBA playoffs. Iverson scored 33 points and Smith sparked the Nuggets out of their early doldrums with a 23-point performance in Denver's 111-94 rout of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. All the Nuggets have to do now to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight time is beat lowly Memphis on Wednesday night at home.

Nuggets strengthen hold on 8th in West (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Denver Nuggets took control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 114-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The win moved Denver (48-31) a full game ahead of the Warriors in the race for eighth place in the West with only three games remaining.

Martin helps Nuggets surge past Warriors (AP)
Kenyon Martin scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets surged past the Golden State Warriors in the wild Western Conference playoff race with a 119-112 win Saturday night. Martin also pulled down 11 rebounds, and J.R. Smith added 20 points off the bench, helping the Nuggets stave off a furious rally by the Warriors in the closing minutes.

Iverson's 26, Anthony's 23 power Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and seven assists, while Carmelo Anthony finished with 23 points as the Denver Nuggets used a big second half to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-106 on Monday night. J.R. Smith led the Nuggets, scoring 25 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, as Denver stretched the lead to as many as 22 in winning its third straight.

Iverson's 36, Anthony's 33 lift Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 14 points and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds for Denver, which has won five of seven. Chris Bosh came one assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as Toronto lost for the seventh time in eight games.

Iverson's 26 help Nuggets get by Nets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and nine assists and led a fourth-quarter spurt that carried the Denver Nuggets to a 125-114 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Backup forward Linas Kleiza added 23 points and Marcus Camby had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Balanced Pistons beat Nuggets 136-120 (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Rasheed Wallace added 21, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 136-120 on Tuesday night. The Nuggets were coming off a record-setting 168-116 victory over Seattle, but it was Detroit's offense that took over Tuesday night. The Pistons hadn't scored 130 points in regulation since beating Denver 130-116 on March 8, 2000.

Pistons' balanced scoring beats Nuggets (AP)

Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton had 20 points each to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Denver Nuggets 98-93 on Monday night. The Nuggets had a chance to tie it when Billups fouled J.R. Smith on a 3-point attempt with 6.5 seconds left and Detroit leading 95-92. Smith made the first free throw, missed the second and intentionally missed the third, but the Nuggets couldn't get...

Howard's 20-20 game help Magic by Denver (AP)

Rashard Lewis could see the determination on Dwight Howard's face. A game after getting called out by his coach for focusing too much on offense, Howard had 24 rebounds and 23 points. Lewis added 25 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Denver Nuggets 109-98 Wednesday night. "(Howard) was real serious about coming out and trying to get this win before the All-Star break, and just trying to knock...

Heat fall in OT for eighth straight loss (AP)

J.R. Smith made a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kenyon Martin added 24, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Miami Heat 114-113 in overtime Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored six of his 22 points in overtime for Denver, which has won three straight. Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 29 points, but missed a 22-footer at the buzzer for Miami -- which has lost eight straight and 23 of...

Hawks' balance tops 'Big 3' of Nuggets (AP)

After Denver's big three was reduced to one, the Nuggets' big comeback against Atlanta ended. Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith combined for 84 points, but Iverson and Smith were ejected with 38.9 seconds left and the Hawks held off a late rally by the Denver Nuggets for a 104-93 victory on Tuesday night.

Warriors end 7-game skid in Denver (AP)

Baron Davis scored 28 points and Stephen Jackson added 23 to help Golden State beat the Nuggets 105-95 on Sunday night, ending a seven-game losing streak in Denver. Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets. Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith added 15 points each for the Nuggets, who saw their season-high seven-game winning streak snapped.

Court appearance delayed for Nuggets G Smith
A court appearance for Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith on an assault charge was postponed Tuesday, and the Rocky Mountain News reported the delay was for negotiations on a possible plea agreement.

Iverson scores 26, Nuggets end skid at 3 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 26 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 to help the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 123-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. J.R. Smith scored 22, hitting six 3-pointers, and Anthony Carter had a season-high 10 assists. The Clippers have now dropped six of their last seven games.

Dunleavy helps Pacers hold off Nuggets (AP)

The Indiana Pacers squandered another lead against the Denver Nuggets, but this time they found a way to win. Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points, Shawne Williams had 21 and the Pacers, thanks to J.R. Smith's missed free throw with 2.7 seconds left, held off the Nuggets 112-110 on Tuesday night. "It easily could have gotten away from us," Indiana guard Jamal Tinsley said.

Nuggets run away from Cavaliers
Allen Iverson scored a season-high 37 points and J.R. Smith added 29 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-100 on Monday night. Iverson finished 14-for-20 from the field and added eight assists, and Carmelo Anthony had 22 points and nine rebounds as the Nuggets won their third straight. LeBron James led Cleveland, which was playing the second game of a back-to-back, with 27 points. Ira Newble added 17 points for the Cavaliers.

Iverson scores 37, Nuggets beat Cavs (AP)

Allen Iverson scored a season-high 37 points and J.R. Smith added 29 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-100 on Monday night. Iverson finished 14-for-20 from the field and added eight assists, and Carmelo Anthony had 22 points and nine rebounds as the Nuggets won their third straight.

Whose shot, J.R.?
Even Knicks fans booed J.R. Smith's ill-advised three-point shot Tuesday, so Dime Smack can't resist taking its own shot at him.

Nuggets' Smith was issued summons
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, suspended by the team for the first three games of the regular season, was issued a summons on charges including assault after an incident at a night club Oct. 13, court records show. The team announced Saturday that Smith was suspended "for conduct detrimental to the team," but no details were released. Nuggets officials have declined to comment further. Denver County Court records show Smith, whose full name is Earl J.

Nuggets' Smith issued summons for club incident
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, suspended by the team for the first three games of the regular season, was issued a summons on charges including assault after an incident at a night club Oct. 13, court records show.

Nuggets suspend guard J.R. Smith for three games
The Denver Nuggets suspended guard J.R. Smith for the first three games of the regular season "for conduct detrimental to the team," the team said Saturday.

Nuggets suspend J.R. Smith for 3 games
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith was suspended for the first three games of the regular season "for conduct detrimental to the team." Nuggets player personnel director Mark Warkentien declined on Saturday to specify Smith's transgression.

Nuggets suspend J.R. Smith for 3 games (AP)
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith was suspended for the first three games of the regular season "for conduct detrimental to the team." Nuggets player personnel director Mark Warkentien declined on Saturday to specify Smith's transgression. "I take full responsibility for my actions that led to this suspension," Smith said in an apology distributed by the team.

Nuggets suspend J.R. Smith for three games
The Denver Nuggets have suspended guard J.R. Smith for the first three games of the regular season for conduct detrimental to the team. Smith will miss Denver’s games vs. Seattle on Oct. 31, at Minnesota on Nov. 2 and vs. New Orleans on Nov. 4. “I take full responsibility for my actions that led to this suspension,” [...]

Smack: Screwing up the showcase
The Nuggets gave J.R. Smith lots of burn last night in hopes of finding a trade partner. Dime says his performance didn't help.

'Melo, Nuggets cruise past Clippers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony and Von Wafer each scored 17 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the first exhibition game for both teams. Marcus Camby had 13 points and 23 rebounds for Denver. J.R. Smith scored 15 points, but was 0-for-7 on 3-pointers.

J.R. Smith, G - DEN
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