Overtime again for the Nuggs, but this time they came up a little short. However, they fought until the end, in a battle that Nuggets announcer Scott Hastings called “Ali vs. Frasier: Rumble in the Pepsi Center.”
Going into Wednesday night, the Nuggets sat only one game out of the lead in the Northwest Division. Now they are two games back after losing to the Jazz in a hard fought overtime period.
With less than half a minute left in the game, the Nuggs had a shot at the win at the end of regulation. Carmelo Anthony was wide open for the game winner, and unlike the Melo we’re all used to, he missed the clutch shot to finish the game.
Though there are plenty of games left to regain the top spot, the loss last night raises questions of how well the Nuggets will perform down the stretch as the games become more and more important.
A.I. was the man to save the Nuggs Monday night, and played well Wednesday, scoring a game high 34 points. But unfortunately, it simply wasn’t enough.
The Nuggs home stand continues tonight against the Wizards, and then it’s on the road to face LeBron on Sunday and D. Wade and the new look Heat on Tuesday. Here are the top five things the Nuggs need to do to keep up in the West:
1. A.I. and Melo need to continue to be in the top five in scoring
2. Marcus Camby needs to hold it down on the defensive end
3. Progressively better play from K. Mart
4. Better play off the bench
5. STAY HEALTHY!!
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I like the list, but the general subject isn't particularly timely. Look forward more than back as a general rule unless you're blogging the minutes after a momentous game like the one in Portland.
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