Nuggets Defeat Hornets 121-63 to Take 3-1 Lead in NBA Playoffs

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The Denver Nuggets routed the New Orleans Hornets 121-63 to move within a victory of their first National Basketball Association playoff series win since 1994.

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and Chauncey Billups added 17 points and eight assists as the Nuggets raced out to a 36-15 lead after one quarter at New Orleans Arena.