Denver’s Late Run Enough to Stop Magic
DENVER, Jan. 11 (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and Anthony Carter had 14 of his career high-tying 21 in the fourth quarter, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 113-103 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Allen Iverson added 21 points and 13 assists for the Nuggets. He also had five rebounds, giving him 3,000 for his career.
Carter, who also had 11 assists, scored 21 points against the Magic, on Dec. 29, 1999.
Dwight Howard finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, his NBA-leading 33rd double-double of the season. Howard was also whistled for two goaltending calls in the fourth quarter and accidentally knocked in a basket for the Nuggets in the first half.
Denver has now won five straight over the Magic at home. However, the Nuggets still have one of their worst all-time winning percentages against Orlando with a 13-25 lifetime mark.
Reserve forward Linas Kleiza scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting, and Kenyon Martin added 13 points for the Nuggets.
Orlando entered the game as one of the best road teams in the league, but has now dropped two of its last three away games. The Magic play at Utah on Saturday night, their final stop on a four-game road trip.
Rashard Lewis scored 21 and Maurice Evans added 15 for the Magic.
Denver bounced back from a lopsided loss to Phoenix in which the Suns hit 20 3-pointers. The Magic hit 10 3-pointers against the Nuggets.
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