Throwback: Anthony scores 50 in Nuggets loss to Rockets

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

Editor’s Note: Jamal Murray scored 48 points on Monday night against the Boston Celtics. He became the first player to score the most points in a game since February 7th, 2011 when Carmelo Anthony scored 50 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets won 108-103 over the Nuggets on February 7th, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

With the win, the Rockets improved to 25-28. With the loss, the Nuggets fell to 30-22.

Carmelo Anthony takes a free throw against the Miami Heat (Getty Images)

Anthony scored a game-high — and at the time tied a career-high with 50 points. He also had 11 rebounds, one steal, and three blocks.

He also had 50 points against the New York Knicks on November 27th, 2009. The Nuggets won the game 128-125 at the Pepsi Center.

Anthony was one of three Denver players, who scored in double-figures. Ty Lawson had 19 points and Al Harrington contributed 10 points.

The Nuggets had 28 bench points. Lawson led the bench with his 19 points. He also had six rebounds and five assists.

Kevin Martin led the Rockets with 37 points. He also had four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

Martin was one of five Houston players, who scored in double-figures. Luis Scola added 25 points, while Chuck Hayes had 12 points. Kyle Lowry and Chase Budinger had 11 points each.

Budinger led the bench with 11 points. He also had four rebounds and two steals.

Murray scores career-high in Nuggets win over Celtics

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics on Monday night. The Nuggets won 115-107 over the Celtics at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

The Nuggets improved to 9-1 on the season. They have now won six straight games at home.

Denver has now won five straight games.

Jamal Murray during the Denver Nuggets Media Day (Getty Images)

The Celtics fell to 6-4 on the season. They are now 3-3 on the road.

Boston has now lost back-to-back games.

Jamal Murray scored a career-high 48 points. He also had five rebounds and four assists.

According to ESPN’s Stats & Information, Murray had the most points by a Nuggets player since Carmelo Anthony. He had 50 points on February 7th, 2011 against the Houston Rockets.

His previous career-high was 38 points on January 22nd, 2018 in Denver’s 104-101 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Murray was one of four Denver players, who scored in double-figures. Trey Lyles and Gary Harris had 13 points each. Paul Millsap also contributed 10 points.

The Nuggets had 36 bench points. Lyles led the bench with his 13 points. He also had three rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.

Kyrie Irving led Celtics with 31 points. He also had five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block.

Irving was one of four players, who scored in double-figures. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum had 15 points each. Al Horford also had 12 points.

The Celtics had 26 bench points. Marcus Smart led the bench with his nine points. He also had three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and four blocks.

WWE’s Liv Morgan knocked out on Raw

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Liv Morgan of the Riott Squad was knocked unconscious on Monday Night Raw from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Monday night. She was knocked out after two accidental kicks to Morgan’s face by Brie Bella.

This happened in a six-woman tag team match. The Riott Squad faced Natalya and the Bella Twins.

Brie Bella gives Liv Morgan a concussion with head kicks (Photo by the WWE)

Morgan was kicked out after Brie’s “Yes” Kicks that her husband Daniel Bryan has done against opponents for years.

Instead of kicking Morgan in the chest with the “Yes” kicks, Brie’s kicks accidentally hit her head. Morgan, the 24-year-old Paramus, New Jersey native, attempted to get back to her corner to leave the match.

However, she fell to the ground several times. It was clear that something was wrong with Morgan following the kicks.

Sara Logan, her teammate, pulled Morgan out of the ring, then took her to the ringside doctor to be checked out. Morgan, after being checked out, was able to get back into the match.

But later left, as announcer Michael Cole tried to explain why the Riott Squad had just two members against the three members from their opponent.

Morgan has not updated her social media channels with an update on her condition.

DeRozen has 30 in the Raptors win over the Nuggets

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 113-111, on Friday night at the Pepsi Center.

The Raptors out scored the Nuggets 11-9 in the extra session. The Nuggets missed a late half-court shot to end the game.

DeMar DeRozen had a game-high 30-points. He’s the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986-87, according to ESPN Stats & Info, to have 10 30-point games in their team’s first 12 games.

DeMar DeRozen (Getty Images)

Kyle Lowry added 18 points, while Jonas Valančiūnas had 15 and DeMarre Carroll added 11. Pascal Siakam had eight.

The Raptors were eight-of-23 from beyond the arc. Terrence Ross went four of five, while Carroll also made a three-pointer.

Toronto had 31 bench points, including 16 by Ross.

Emmanuel Mudiay had 25 points, while Danilo Gallinari has 21 and Jusuf Nurkić had 14. Kenneth Faired added seven and Jameer Nelson had five.

The Nuggets were four-of-25 from three-point range. Wilson Chandler had three, while Nelson added the other.

Chandler led the bench group with 25 of their 39 points.

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Flyers forward Chris VandeVelde suspended

The NHL has suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Chris VandeVelde for two games without pay. He was suspended following an elbow to Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews during NHL Game No. 1048 in Chicago on Wed., March 16.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspended on Friday afternoon. The incident happened at 19:30 of the first period.

VandeVelde was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing in the game.

He will forfeit $7,6661.30 based on his average annual salary under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The money will go into the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

The Flyers defeated the Blackhawks in the game, 3-2, from the United Center in Chicago. The Flyers had goals by Brayden Schenn, Ryan White and Radko Gudas.

The Blackhawks had goes from Toews and Marián Hossa.

With the win over the Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the Flyers are back in the playoff picture.

VandeVelde will miss Saturday afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. He’s also expected to miss Monday night’s game against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

He may return on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. If he doesn’t return for that game, he could return on Thursday night against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Co.

Thomas makes 32 saves in the Panthers 4-1 win over the Av’s for his 200th career win

By Anthony Caruso III
Posted: November 17th, 2013 at 12:35 am EST

Florida Panthers goalie Tim Thomas would have accomplished this record last year if he played.

But Thomas sat out the 2012-13 season after playing for the Boston Bruins. The 39-year-old elected to sit out the season after losing in seven games to the Washington Capitals.

Tim Thomas (Getty Images)

He was traded to the New York Islanders in February for a second round draft pick from the Bruins. However, he would not play for the Islanders after the NHL lockout.

Yet, he would return this season with the Panthers after working out for them in September. He would sign a one-year deal with the team to return to action.

And on Saturday night, Thomas won win his 200th career game. He would make 32 saves in the Panthers 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center.

Brad Boyes, Tomas Kopecky, and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in Thomas’s historic win. Ryan O’Reilly scored the Avalanche’s lone goal.