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January 11th, 2007 Nuggets Lose to Spurs In J.R. Return

J.R. Smith

On Wednesday night, the Nuggets hosted the Spurs at home in J.R. Smith’s return (after serving a 10 game suspension from the NBA for his actions in the fight at Madison Square Garden). Despite an excellent offensive outing from Allen Iverson, the Nuggets lost the game 92-83. San Antonio only turned the ball over 10 times, while Denver turned it over 17 times, and San Antonio’s “Big 3″ played well.

Tony Parker led the way for the Spurs, scoring 26 and dishing 7 assists. Tim Duncan racked up the double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds, and he also blocked 3 shots. Manu Ginobili did it all as well, coming up with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Bruce Bowen contributed 11 points and 3 steals on 5 of 6 shooting. Michael Finley, Fabricio Oberto, and Mat Bonner combined for 13 rebounds off the bench as well, while Robert Horry started and grabbed 7 of his own.

Allen Iverson had a dynamite offensive night, shooting 15 of 25 and coming up with 33 points and 6 assists. Earl Boykins, who started with Iverson in the backcourt, scored 18 on 8 of 14 from the floor. Marcus Camby only scored 9 points, as he shot just 3-10 from the floor, but he also managed to grab 16 rebounds. J.R. Smith, in his return from serving his 10 game suspension, shot just 5 of 13 from the floor and ended the game with 12 points and 4 rebounds off the bench. Nene, Reggie Evans, and Yakhouba Diawara combined for 13 rebounds off the bench.

Player of the Game: Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson

33 points, 6 assists, 2 steals

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