Anthony leads Nuggets in rout of Wizards

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02/06/2009 - Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points to lead seven Nuggets in double figures, as Denver welcomed back Chauncey Billups and Kenyon Martin with a relatively easy 124-103 win over the lowly Washington Wizards.

Billups (ankle) and Martin (flu) each missed Wednesday's 114-113 win over Oklahoma City, but came back Friday to net 16 and 11 points, respectively for Denver, which has won four straight and seven of eight.

Dahntay Jones added 18 points, while Chris Andersen and Linas Kleiza each deposited 13 for the Nuggets, who shot 56.3 percent from the field.

Antawn Jamison's 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists weren't enough in Washington's eighth loss in nine games. Nick Young chipped in 20 points off the bench in defeat.

Washington actually led, 23-22, late in the first quarter, but the Nuggets scored the last eight of the frame, capped by a Martin dunk to take control.

J.R. Smith, who ended with 10 points, opened the second with a three-pointer and Denver sped ahead, 41-25, less than four minutes in behind an 11-2 run.

It was 68-48 at the break and a three-possession stretch featuring Billups and Anthony three-pointers and a Jones alley-oop dunk made it a 78-50 game early in the second half.

The margin ballooned to 102-70 at the end of the third, and the benches for both clubs emptied in an uneventful final 12 minutes.

Game Notes

The Nuggets will also visit the Nets, Heat, Magic, 76ers, Bulls and Bucks in their eight-game road trip...Washington was without forward Caron Butler (flu) for the second straight game...Denver has won four straight against the Wizards...Anthony also recorded eight rebounds and six assists in the win... Mike James and Javaris Crittenton each had 10 points for Washington. Crittenton and Denver's Anthony Carter each had seven assists as well...At 34-16, Denver is off to its best 50-game record since they joined the NBA in 1976.

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As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

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