CLEVELAND, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony made 15-of-18 free throw attempts and scored 33 points Friday in leading the Denver Nuggets to a historic 117-103 decision over Cleveland.
The Cavaliers suffered their 19th consecutive loss, equaling the longest such streak in club history established 29 years ago. Cleveland has lost 29 of its last 30 games overall.
Cleveland will try to avoid setting a franchise record for futility Sunday in Orlando.
Denver won its fourth straight and is 3-0 on a five-game road trip. Arron Afflalo added 23 points and Ty Lawson contributed 15 off the bench.
Cleveland was led by J.J. Hickson with 24 points and 14 rebounds.
The Cavaliers last won on Dec. 18 against the New York Knicks. That has been their only victory since Nov. 27.
Cleveland has just eight victories for the entire season, five fewer than any other club in the Eastern Conference.
