Who is setting the pace for the Northwest? Who is the third leading scorer in the NBA? Who comes through at the final ticks of overtime? Lots of questions, but there is only one Answer.
Allen Iverson showed why he is the starting point guard for the Western Conference All- Stars Monday night against the division rival Trailblazers. In the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, A.I. drained a three pointer to put the Nuggs up 100-99, and later hit a game winning jumper in overtime to seal the third straight victory for Denver.
While Iverson was clutch at the end of regulation and overtime, he didn’t shoot particularly well throughout the game, going only 10-28 from the field and getting to the line only seven times.
But there is always an Answer to those late game questions for Denver.
A.I. and Melo have been in sync and bench players have stepped up for the Nuggs while missing Marcus Camby for the second straight game with a sore left knee.
With their win Monday against Portland, Denver slides to just a game behind Utah for the top spot in the Northwest Division. The Nuggets and Jazz face off Wednesday night for first place, and prepare for what George Karl calls a “playoff-like atmosphere” according to ESPN news.
Denver will have to play hard while injuries continue to plague the team, as they face:
· Division leader Utah (31-18) Wednesday at home
· Washington (24-22) Friday night at home
· LeBron and the Cavs (26-20) on the road on Sunday
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