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Chandler, Knicks Expect Celtics To ‘Play With Pride’ In Emotional Return To Boston

The Celtics need a pick-me-up after losing the opening two games of their first-round playoff series against the Knicks. The city of Boston could use one, too, after a traumatic two weeks of bombings and manhunts and grieving.

2013/04/26

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against Danilo Gallinari of the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2013 at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony Flops In Knicks’ Return To Denver

Carmelo Anthony scored just nine points before leaving early in the third quarter of the Knicks’ 117-94 blowout loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night.

2013/03/14

Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a rebound against Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls on Feb. 7, 2013 at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Faried’s Slams Lead Nuggets Past Bulls 128-96

The Nuggets won for the 15th time in 18 games since Jan. 1 with Kenneth Faried and Wilson Chandler leading the way this time.

2013/02/08

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a layup against Matt Barnes #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets Vs. Lakers Is Speed Vs. Power

The Denver Nuggets desperately wanted to make the playoffs to get their new young roster some experience under pressure.

2012/04/27

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Former Nugget J.R. Smith Headed To Knicks

The New York Knicks signed J.R. Smith on Friday, hoping his 3-point shooting can improve one of their biggest weaknesses.

2012/02/17

Head Coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets talks to Nene on Oct.31, 2008. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Karl Excited, Nene Stays With Nuggets

George Karl scoffs at the notion that a team needs a superstar to be successful. The Denver Nuggets’ coach would be more than satisfied if the organization manages to retain guard Arron Afflalo after agreeing to a five-year deal with Brazilian center Nene on Tuesday night.

2011/12/14