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Nuggets Send Iverson to Pistons

Nov. 3, 2008
The Pistons acquired Allen Iverson, a former Most Valuable Player, from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess, according to numerous reports.
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NBA: Detroit 93, Denver 90

DENVER , Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Arron Afflalo finished off a Detroit comeback by making six free throws in the final 9 seconds Friday night, carrying the Pistons past Denver 93-90.

NBA: Denver 98, Dallas 88

DALLAS, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- J.R. Smith scored 27 points and Carmelo Anthony had 23 Monday to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 98-88 victory over Dallas.

NBA: Denver 118, Sacramento 85

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- The Denver Nuggets, led by Chauncey Billups' 24 points and four assists, cruised to a 118-85 rout of Sacramento Saturday night.

NBA: San Antonio 108, Denver 91

DENVER, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Tony Parker had 22 points and eight assists while Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili had 21 points each Thursday night when the San Antonio Spurs beat Denver 108-91.

NBA: Denver 132, Toronto 93

DENVER, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The Denver Nuggets ripped the Toronto Raptors 132-93 Tuesday with Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony combining for 47 points.
NBA: Denver 104, Houston 94

NBA: Denver 104, Houston 94

DENVER, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups scored 28 points and J.R. Smith hit five 3-pointers for Denver Sunday in a 104-94 win over the Houston Rockets.

NBA: Denver 106, Minnesota 97

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups' 27 points with four assists Saturday pushed the Denver Nuggets to a 106-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA: Detroit 107, Milwaukee 97

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Allen Iverson, left on the bench at the start of the game, still led Detroit with 17 points Friday and the Pistons picked up a 107-97 win over Milwaukee.

NBA: New Orleans 105, Denver 101

DENVER, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- James Posey's three-pointer with 19.1 seconds left followed by four Hornets free throws Thursday gave New Orleans a 105-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Report: Pistons fine Allen Iverson

DETROIT, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson faces a hefty fine after skipping practice Thursday, the Detroit Free Press reported.

NBA: Denver 114, Chicago 101

DENVER, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Kenyon Martin had 26 points and eight rebounds Sunday night to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 114-101 win over Chicago.

NBA: LA Lakers 104, Denver 90

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant made two-thirds of his shots Friday, scored 29 points and led the Los Angeles Lakers to an easy 104-90 conquest of Denver.

NBA: Denver 91, San Antonio 81

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups, whose acquisition has turned Denver into a potential powerhouse, scored 22 points Wednesday in leading Denver past San Antonio 91-81.

James and Billups get NBA weekly honors

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week Monday.

NBA: Denver 90, Minnesota 84

DENVER, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups scored 26 points and hit a late 3-point shot Sunday, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 90-84 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler