Nuggets v Magic <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Denver Nuggets try to hand the reeling Orlando Magic an eighth straight defeat and snap a 12-game losing streak in the series on Friday when they match up at the Pepsi Center. Orlando lost to Memphis at home on Wednesday, 107-97, despite a season-high 36 points and seven assists from Tracy McGrady. The Nuggets, who will be aiming for consecutive victories for the first time this season, have lost 12 straight meetings to the Magic since a 110-93 triumph here on March 12, 1996. On Monday, Denver beat Chicago on the road, 105-97, behind 26 points from star rookie forward Carmelo Anthony. The Nuggets blew a big lead late but Earl Boykins, who had 14 points and nine assists, nailed a go-ahead 3-pointer with 38 seconds left.</div>http://www.nba.com/games/20031114/ORLDEN/preview.html The Magic badly need a win after their 1-7 start..While the Nuggets are looking to go 5-3 for the season.Who wins this game depends on how Mcgrady is contended and how the Magic deal with Earl Boykins who has been a key member of Denver's team this season.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">-- Earl Boykins and Andre Miller each scored 27 points, and the Denver Nuggets withstood 51 points from Tracy McGrady to hand the Orlando Magic their eighth straight loss, 106-101 Friday night. Boykins had 11 points in the fourth quarter and Miller added eight to help the Nuggets offset 19 points by McGrady in the period. McGrady was 20-for-30, including 8-of-11 from 3-point range. Nuggets rookie Carmelo Anthony overcame poor shooting to score 17 points and pull down 14 rebounds. Anthony's rebound basket and jumper gave Denver an 82-78 lead early in the final period. Orlando cut the deficit to one point, but Miller and Boykins then hit back-to-back 3-pointers, making it 92-85 with 5:25 remaining. Boykins later beat the shot clock with a long jumper, putting Denver ahead 99-90 with 1:43 left. McGrady kept bringing the Magic back. He hit a pair of 3-pointers, then had a three-point play, and Orlando trailed only 102-99 with 48 seconds left. </div> http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2003111407 Amazing performance by Boykins.. scoring 27 points off the bench tonight ..although he was overshadowed by Mcgrady's amazing 51..He had a great game and led his team to victory. He is averaging 14 points per game going into tonight..that will rise after hitting 27. Boykins for 6th man of the year!!! Big props to Mcgrady..He played amazing.
Yea, great game by McGrady. I thought he would single-handedly win the game at the end there for them. He almost did. But, great game by him nonetheless, too bad in a losing effort. But, Miller and Boykins were good also. I couldn't believe how many open lay ups Miller was getting. Than Boykins, wow, what can you say? This guy is really good. This was actually my first time to see him play and he did a hella good job. Melo, well, he scored, not the greatest shooting night though. But he did other things. Good all around game, not good shooting night though.
