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NBA: Denver 111, Orlando 94

DENVER, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A double-double from Carmelo Anthony helped rally the Denver Nuggets to a 111-94 win over Orlando Tuesday and extend their home winning streak to 10 games.

The Nuggets caught fire late in the game with a 24-5 run after trailing 88-87 with 9:42 to play.

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Anthony racked up 35 points and 11 rebounds, and J.R. Smith and Ty Lawson both added 16 points.

Anthony was 14-of-21 from the field despite missing both of his 3-point shots. He knocked down 7-off-11 free throws, including a pair with 1:34 to play that put Denver ahead 111-93.

The Nuggets shot 53.8 percent from the field to Orlando's 43.6 percent.

Dwight Howard led the Magic with 21 points and 14 boards. J.J. Redick added 29 points off the bench, and Vince Carter chipped in 18.

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