Even though the New Orleans Hornets were shorthanded without center and defensive specialist Tyson Chandler because of a one game suspension, Chris Paul and his Hornets still put up a good fight against the Nuggets Saturday in Denver.
As usual, Chris Paul was near unstoppable as he torched the Denver defense for 30 points while dishing a game high 11 assists, but the Nuggets did get the better of him a few times forcing the point guard to turn the ball over 7 times.
Although Paul had a good night, the Nuggets were able to keep the game close and bring it down to the wire, but just like a few nights ago when Carmelo Anthony hit the game winning shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder he came through once again hitting a layup in the final minutes to put the Nuggets up for good.
Chauncey Billups didn't have a great night shooting the basketball by only hitting 2 of 9 from the floor, but he made up for it by getting to the line and making a perfect 9 for 9 at the charity stripe.
Carmelo Anthony finished the game with a team high 22 points. There has been a debate as of late on whether or not Melo is an All Star because he isn't receiving the votes as he usually does, but after seeing the performances he has put up this season I believe this might be the best season yet for Anthony and not being an All Star come February would be a crime.
NEXT NUGGETS GAME: Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets Mon., Jan. 5th 7pm MT
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