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Iverson, Nuggets look to continue pursuit of playoff spot

Feb 29, 2008 - 3:34 PM LA Clippers (19-36) at Denver (34-23) 10:30 pm EST

DENVER (Ticker) -- Allen Iverson and the Denver Nuggets hope to continue their march toward the postseason when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

The Nuggets shot a franchise-record 67 percent (59-for-88) in a 138-96 victory over Seattle on Wednesday, snapping a three-game losing streak. Iverson led the way with 31 points.

"After a while it did feel easy, and it was just because we were in a rhythm," Iverson said. "We were finding the open man. We were getting the ball to people that needed it and we just had a good rhythm on both ends of the floor."

Despite the victory, Denver is still on the outside looking in for the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference playoff hunt.

The Nuggets currently are one-half game behind Golden State (34-22) and play a string of five straight games against teams ahead of them in the West after their matchup with the Clippers.

Los Angeles is coming off an 82-80 loss to Portland on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to three games. Corey Maggette scored 32 points in the loss.

The Clippers will be without point guard Sam Cassell, who was waived Thursday. The 38-year-old had missed the last four games due to a sore right wrist.

The teams have split the first two meetings this season, with each winning on its own home floor.