In an old-fashioned ABA shootout, the Nets brought the gunslinger's delight, downing the Nuggets 115-97. Only three Nets shot below fifty percent for the game and none of those players took more than four shots. The subject of nonstop trade rumors, Carmelo Anthony (37 points, 9 rebounds, 12-22 from the floor) equipped himself well in defeat.
Elsewhere, Miami inflicted Cleveland’s 21st straight loss, while the Pacers won their first game under new coach Vogel over the Raptors.