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The Denver Nuggets continue to win despite Carmelo Anthony being sidelined for at least three weeks due to a fractured finger on his right hand.
Chauncey Billups, Linas Kleiza, and J.R. Smith have all stepped up, each scoring 21 points, pushing the Nuggets to a 108-97 victory over the Miami Heat last night. It was the team’s fifth straight win, according to The Associated Press.

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Kenyon Martin and Nene also played well, each putting 14 points on the board.
