The Nuggets only shot 38.2% from the floor last night and the Mavericks made 50% of their shots which explains the final score. Kenyon Martin led the way for the Nuggets last night with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals last night. Carmelo Anthony only shot 5 of 19 from the floor as he finished up with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals last night. Ty Lawson got the start at point guard last night for the Nuggets and he responded with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. The Nuggets are now 20-11 on the year.

Kenyon Martin is still filling up the stat sheet despite his advancing age. He has played in 27 games (all starts) this season for the Nuggets and he is averaging 33.6 minutes, 10.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocked shots per game. The Nuggets really need Martin to stay healthy this season because they don’t have the depth to make up for injuries this year.

The Nuggets didn’t play any D last night as the Blazers shot 52.6% and that was too much for them to overcome in Oregon. Carmelo Anthony led the way for the Nuggets last night with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. J.R. Smith only shot 9 of 23 from the floor but he still finished up with 20 points and 3 rebounds. Kenyon Martin had one of his better games of the season last night with 12 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. The Nuggets are now 20-10 on the year.

The Nuggets were outrebounded 56-38 in this game and it killed them in the end. Carmelo Anthony led the way for the Nuggets with 41 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists last night. Nene’ also had a solid night with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kenyon Martin pitched in with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist last night. The Nuggets are now 19-9 on the year.

The Nuggets just couldn’t keep up with the Hornets with Chauncey Billups out of action due to injury. J.R. Smith led the way for the Nuggets tonight with 25 points and 3 rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench. Carmelo Anthony pitched in with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nene had a solid game around the rim with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. The Nuggets are now 19-8 on the year.