NBA Betting: Iverson Scores 37 as Nuggets Crush Cavs, 122-100

Allen Iverson poured in 37 points for the Nuggets. (AI Wire photo)

What’s the solution to LeBron James?

Apparently, it’s Allen Iverson. The Answer lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers for 37 points as the Nuggets claimed a 122-100 victory in Denver on Monday night. Iverson netted 11 points in the first five minutes of the third quarter. He had 18 points in the first half and finished with eight assists to lead the Nuggets to their third straight win.

Denver covered the point spread, which favored it by eight points.

J.R. Smith scored 29 and Carmelo Anthony had 22 for the Nuggets. James scored 27 points for the Cavaliers, who fell to 4-4.

The betting total was over 208 points.

In other NBA action on Monday:

Utah 117, Sacramento 93: Another double-double by Carlos Boozer powered the Jazz to a cover of a 17-point spread in Salt Lake City. Boozer netted 32 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. He has seven double-doubles already this season.

New Orleans 84, New Jersey 82: Chris Paul scored the winning basket with 2.6 seconds to go as the Hornets pulled out the win. The game was a push and Paul finished with 27 points. Prior to the game, the Nets learned they would lose Vince Carter indefinitely because of an ankle sprain.

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