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Nuggets guard J.R. Smith shoots over the Spurs' Melvin Ely during the third quarter Wednesday night in San Antonio. Smith finished with 17 points. The teams start their first-round playoff series Sunday.

Stars rest in Denver's rout

May 7, 2016 at 9:42 p.m.

Stars rest in Denver's rout

When they were friends: Joey Crawford and Tim Duncan enjoy a quiet moment during the 2005 Western Conference finals.

Duncan fears ref retribution

May 7, 2016 at 9:36 p.m.

Duncan fears ref retribution

Chris BirckGetty Images San Antonio has three superstars, including Tim Duncan, the Nuggets would have to contend with if the teams meet as expected. Not to mention the Spurs' intimidating defense.

Nuggets face another nemesis scenario

May 8, 2016 at 12:26 a.m.

Nuggets face another nemesis scenario

Team mascot Hugo the Hornet joins children in observing the national anthem during an April 6 game vs. the Suns.

Temp home of Hornets bids farewell

May 7, 2016 at 9:33 p.m.

Temp home of Hornets bids farewell

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Jazz excelling in muted tones

April 10, 2007 at 5:36 p.m.

Jazz excelling in muted tones

John LeybaThe Denver Post Nuggets guard Allen Iverson tries to score Monday night against the Lakers' Lamar Odom at the Pepsi Center. Iverson entered the game averaging 26.7 points this season.

Anthony discusses incident

May 7, 2016 at 9:44 p.m.

Anthony discusses incident

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Bynum worth seeking out

April 7, 2007 at 5:24 p.m.

Bynum worth seeking out

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The Nuggets interviews: Reggie Evans

May 7, 2016 at 9:32 p.m.

The Nuggets interviews: Reggie Evans

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Mavs focused on return trip to Finals

April 5, 2007 at 3:26 p.m.

Mavs focused on return trip to Finals

Nuggets assistant coach Adrian Dantley points the way Tuesday. Dantley was in charge against the Lakers because coach George Karl missed the game to be with his son Coby, who had surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes.

Nuggets close on Lakers

May 7, 2016 at 9:45 p.m.

Nuggets close on Lakers