NBA roundup: Nuggets deal Wolves 14th straight defeat

MINNEAPOLIS — Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Denver Nuggets handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their 14th straight loss with a 124-111 victory Wednesday.

The Timberwolves have not won since an opening night victory over New Jersey. Their 1-14 mark is the worst 15-game start in team history. Corey Brewer had the first double-double of his career with a career-high 22 points and 13 rebounds. Jonny Flynn scored 20 points for the Wolves, who cut the lead to eight points in the fourth before fading to yet another loss.

CAVALIERS 98, PISTONS 88: At Auburn Hills, Mich., LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping the Cavaliers build a cushion they used to cruise past the Pistons. James' strong start gave the Cavs a nine-point lead to start the second quarter. Reserve Daniel Gibson and Mo Williams combined to score 18 points in the second quarter to put them ahead by 18 at halftime.

When the Pistons pulled within 10 midway through the fourth quarter, James responded with a 3-pointer and a double-pump dunk. Detroit cut its deficit to eight points with 4:15 left and James made plays at both ends of the court to give the Cavs another double-digit lead

PACERS 86, CLIPPERS 73: At Indianapolis, Troy Murphy had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Pacers snapped their four-game losing streak. Dahntay Jones scored 18 and Brandon Rush added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Pacers (6-7).

Indiana played without All-Star swingman Danny Granger, who missed the game with a sprained ligament in his left knee.

Baron Davis had 25 points and Marcus Camby added 15 points and 21 rebounds for the Clippers (6-10), who dropped their third straight road game.