Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks
Triple overtime thriller in Madison Square Garden
Denver Nuggets 170
New York Knicks 160
Perhaps the most exciting season opening game for the Denver Nuggets in NBA history. A triple overtime victory with two players in the 50's. At the end of the third quarter im sure most Knicks fans thaught the game was in the bag but along came Mr Anthony. Carmello added 14 of his 27 points in the final quarter along with the long 3 pointer to send the game into overtime with 0.1 seconds on the clock. When Carmello Anthony left the game with a suspected back injury and Kenyon Martin fouled out early in overtime, Denver's hopes were vanishing with Stephon Marbury hitting shots with ease. But an outstanding effort from new Nugget Ben Gordon carried the game into 2nd overtime then into 3rd overtime. His amazing 58 points was enough to gain a ten point lead and eventually the game. His driving layups and long range shooting overshadowed the great effort of Stephon Marbury's 54 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds. Marcus Camby (15 points, 16 rebounds), Kenyon Martin (21 points, 11 rebounds), and Eddy Curry (21 points, 21 rebounds) each achieved a solid double double while Andre Miller was one steal off a triple double (13 points, 12 assists, 9 steals). Nene (12 points, 3 blocks) and Webster (16 points) played well off the bench in overtime for Anthony and Martin whilst Steve Francis was the main contributor off the bench for New York with 23 points.
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