DENVER, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Rookie Chris Bosh scored 11 points in the third quarter and rookie Carmelo Anthony struggled in the second half Tuesday as Toronto beat Denver, 81-74.
Bosh was selected fourth overall in June's NBA draft, one pick after Anthony, who entered the league with more hype after leading Syracuse to the national title as a freshman last season.
Anthony got off to the better start, scoring 16 points while making 6-of-9 shots in the opening half. Bosh, who left Georgia Tech after his freshman season, missed his only shot and committed two fouls in the half.
In the second half as Anthony scored just three points on 1-of-8 shooting, a 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter. Bosh went 5-of-9 from the field in the second half and also finished with 12 rebounds.
