DENVER (AP) Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and Voshon Lenard added 16 as the Nuggets ended a five-game losing streak. New York has dropped six in a row.

Anthony, who shot 8-for-15, played only a minute into the fourth quarter. Francisco Elson had 12 points and Nene and Earl Boykins 11 points each for the Nuggets, who also ended a three-game losing streak to the Knicks.

Kurt Thomas led New York with 18 points and 11 rebounds.