DENVER (AP) Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and a key steal in the closing seconds, and reserve Earl Boykins added 21 points. Denver shot just 30 percent in a 21-point loss to Minnesota on Sunday, and wasn't much better this time. The Nuggets spent a good portion of the game standing around offense and shot just 36 percent. They made up for it with just six turnovers, none in the first half, to stay within reach of Utah for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Kevin Garnett finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds, but was clearly frustrated by the Nuggets' physical play.

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