MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) James Posey scored 20 points, including 13 during a fourth-quarter rally, and Memphis defeated Denver in a matchup of two of the NBA's most improved teams.

Shane Battier's block of Carmelo Anthony's putback attempt with 7 seconds left prevented Denver from taking the lead. Posey grabbed the blocked shot, was fouled and converted the free throws to seal Memphis' fifth straight victory.

Denver took a 106-102 lead with 1:22 left. But the Grizzlies scored the game's final seven points _ five by Posey _ to send the Nuggets to their third straight loss.

Pau Gasol led Memphis with 25 points. Anthony scored 26 on 9-of-25 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds.

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