DENVER (AP) — Nuggets coach George Karl fought through intensifying cancer treatments to return to the bench after a weeklong absence, and his players rewarded him with what Karl had told them would be the best possible medicine: a win.
Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points to go with 12 rebounds, J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the Nuggets pulled away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards.
"He said before the game that wins are the best treatment for him," said the Nuggets' Joey Graham, who chipped in eight points. "Hopefully, we can keep this thing rolling...
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