’Melo meets KG and T’Wolves

Denver’s Andre Miller and Earl Boykins each posted 27 points to overcome a spectacular performance by Tracy McGrady in a 106-101 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Prized rookie Carmelo Anthony contributed 17 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, but shot just 6-of-23 from the field against Minnesota. Marcus Camby had only six points, but hauled down 11 boards and blocked six shots, while Nene added 14 points and six rebounds.

Denver snapped a 12-game losing streak against Orlando, and a six-game home losing streak to the Magic. The Nuggets outscored Orlando 48-38 in the paint and 25-21 on the fast break.

The Nuggets are 2-3 on the road this season.

The Timberwolves have lost two of their last three after falling 85-77 to the Utah Jazz in front of their home crowd on Friday night.

Garnett posted 23 points and 14 rebounds against the Jazz, while Fred Hoiberg scored 14 points in the losing effort.

So far this season, Garnett has done it all for Minnesota. He leads the team in scoring (22.0 ppg) and rebounding (12.7 rpg) and is also averaging a respectable 4.1 assists.

In 2002-03, the Timberwolves won all four contests between the two clubs.

Overall, Minnesota has won five in a row over Denver and eight of the last 10. The Timberwolves have been victorious in 16 of 22 and 20 of the last 27 meetings.

Denver leads the all-time series, 34-28.