Without LeBron James, the Miami Heat were powerless to stop the Denver Nuggets in a 130-102 loss.
Heat Vs. Nuggets: LeBron-Less Miami Trails After First Quarter, 26-23
One quarter in and the Miami Heat trail the Denver Nuggers, 26-23.
Read Article >Heat Vs. Nuggets: LeBron James Might Not Play, But Carmelo Anthony Is Definitely Around
LeBron James vs. Carmelo Anthony used to be a marquee match-up in the NBA. But in the years since the star forwards debuted, James has become a two-time MVP and all-around champion (without a ring), while ‘Melo has fallen into the dreaded drawer labeled “scorer and nothing else.”
Interestingly enough, ‘Melo has become a better per-possession rebounder than King James, and while Anthony doesn’t pass like LeBron does, is an inferior defender and not as efficient a scorer ... well, OK. ‘Melo isn’t the player that James has become. But it may not matter tonight as LeBron will be a game-time decision after spraining an ankle in Wednesday’s loss to the L.A. Clippers.
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