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NBA: Denver 110, Minnesota 102
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UPI on 03/11/2010 05:19:00 am
 
Denver opened a four-game road trip with its fourth straight victory. Minnesota
has lost seven in a row.
The Timberwolves held a 73-71 lead with 3 minutes to go in the third period, but
could not score again until the Nuggets had built an 86-73 lead 2 minutes deep
in the fourth period.
Carmelo Anthony added 19 points for Denver, Nene had 17 and J.R. Smith 15.
Minnesota was led by Corey Brewer with 21 points.
Denver took four fewer shots than did Minnesota, but made five more.
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