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Nuggets hope 'Melo returns vs. WolvesBasketball Betting Lines01/11/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets hope the return of star forward Carmelo Anthony fuels a bit of a run as they kick off a three-game homestand against the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. Anthony, who has missed the past five games with a right knee contusion, is expected back in the starting lineup tonight. The Nuggets weathered the storm without the former Syracuse star but are coming off a tough 102-100 loss to the Kings in Sacramento on Saturday. Rookie star Tyreke Evans scored 27 points and hit the winning jump shot with 0.7 seconds remaining in that one as Sacramento snapped a season-high five-game skid with the win. Chauncey Billups scored 27 for the Nuggets, who had won their previous two games and were coming off a 99-97 home win over Cleveland on Friday. Kenyon Martin had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Denver, while J.R. Smith also scored 20 in defeat. Evans made a pair of free throws for a 98-97 edge with 29 seconds left, and the Kings caught a break on the ensuing Denver possession. Nene was fighting for position in the low post, but pushed off on Jason Thompson and was called for an offensive foul. Beno Udrih sank two foul shots with 15 seconds left, but Billups tied the game with a rainbow three from the top of the arc four seconds later. After a timeout, Evans went to work by dribbling into the lane, turning and shooting over Martin for the go-ahead bucket. "I'm glad I got the opportunity to show the world I can make a big shot," Evans said. "I'm glad that Coach believed and gave me a chance to be in that position." Smith's desperation heave at the buzzer clanked high off the backboard. "It's tough to get assists when you can't make shots," Billups said. "It's not like we weren't passing the ball. A lot of times we got good looks, but couldn't knock them down. I'm not concerned because we're not playing selfish." Along with Anthony's presumed return, the Nuggets could also get rookie guard Ty Lawson back from a balky ankle on Monday. Denver, which is an impressive 15-3 at the Pepsi Center, will also host Orlando and Utah on its residency. The Wolves, meanwhile, dropped the opener of a four-game road trip on Saturday in Chicago when Joakim Noah and Kirk Hinrich each had 20 points, as the Bulls handled Minnesota, 110-96. Ryan Gomes ended with 15 points for the Timberwolves, who fell to a miserable 3-15 on the road. Jonny Flynn finished with 14 points and eight assists while Al Jefferson and Corey Brewer had 12 points apiece for Minnesota, which has lost six of seven. The Wolves, who snapped a 10-game skid to Denver with a 106-100 win at the Pepsi Center on Nov. 29, will also visit Houston and Memphis on their trek.
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Barry Bonds Watch: Giants Slugger Says He'll Be Back With only 21 home runs standing between him and Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds is indeed planning on coming back for more in 2007. At least, that's what his agent told the Los Angeles Times. "Barry's going to play in 2007," Jeff Borris of Beverly Hills Sports Council told the Times on Tuesday. "I've had many discussions with Barry and he's going to play. My intentions are to see to it he's in a big-league uniform next season. Those are my marching orders." Contract negotiations could get started as early as next week. Let's see which team has the deeper pockets. Will MLB baseball betting lines despite allegations of steroid use? Bet On It at www.MySportsbook.com . Get all your baseball betting lines, MLB lines and MLB team props at the My Sportbook. To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your baseball sportsbook needs. |
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