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Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points Saturday, including a enceste a hand when there were 56.5 seconds to play, and the Denver Nuggets lost a lead of 26 points in the third quarter before recovering to beat the Hornets in New Orleans 105-100.


J. R. Smith encestar 11 of its 17 units in the fourth period for Denver.


Chris Paul had 30 points and 11 assists, while David West had 21 units for the Hornets, who cut his chain saw four consecutive victories.

The Nuggets were 77-51 advantage at the start of the third quarter before New Orleans recovery. The Hornets overcame the Nuggets by 20-6 in the third period, then scored the first nine points in the last quarter to get ahead by 83-80 with 9:31 minutes to play.


For the Nuggets, the Brazilian Nené played 32:05 minutes, which was right in five of nine shots in the field and four of seven free throws to add 14 points, had six rebounds, three assists and three misconduct.