DENVER, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and Denver sank 15-of-18 fourth-quarter free throws Monday to outlast the Oklahoma City Thunder 102-93.
The Nuggets took a 13-point lead into the final quarter and stayed in front the rest of the way.
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J.R. Smith added 19 points and Chris Anderson had 15 for the Nuggets, who made 34-of-40 free throws in the game.
Russell Westbrook and Nick Collison scored 14 points apiece for the Thunder, which had 21 turnovers to 18 for Denver.