Final
Smith, Nuggets cruise by Raptors
Oct 22, 2008 - 3:36 AM EDMONTON, Alberta (Ticker) -- J.R. Smith scored 22 points and Nene added 15 as the Denver Nuggets posted a 105-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Rexall Place on Tuesday.Carmelo Anthony had 15 points, six rebounds and six assists for Denver, which shot 54 percent (39-of-72) from the field.
The Nuggets used an 11-2 run to close the first quarter and take a 24-17 lead.
Denver never trailed again, extending the bulge to 58-47 at the intermission and holding a nine-point lead entering the final quarter.
Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points and Jose Calderon had 18 and seven assists to lead Toronto.
Nuggets guard Allen Iverson sat out with a sprained right ankle. He is expected to be ready for Denver's season opener at the Utah Jazz on October 29.
- AT EDMONTON AB
NBA DENVER 105
TORONTO 94 FINAL
Oct 21 11:31 PM - AT EDMONTON AB
NBA DENVER 80
TORONTO 71 END, 3RD QTR
Oct 21 10:59 PM - AT EDMONTON AB
NBA DENVER 58
TORONTO 47 HALFTIME
Oct 21 10:15 PM - AT EDMONTON AB
NBA DENVER 24
TORONTO 17 END, 1ST QTR
Oct 21 9:39 PM
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