Date: January 31, 2008
Elias Says...
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NBA
IVERSON SPECIALIZES IN A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRIPLE-DOUBLE
Allen Iverson posted his own kind of triple double on Wednesday, leading the Nuggets to a win over Memphis by shooting 11-of-26 from the floor, 10-of-12 from the line and adding 12 assists. It was only the fourth regulation (non-overtime) game in the NBA this season in which a player had double-digit field goals, free throws and assists. Iverson also did it on Dec. 6, as did Joe Johnson (Nov. 14) and Dwyane Wade (Dec. 7).
AL JEFFERSON'S THIRD 20/20 GAME OF THE SEASON
Al Jefferson had 26 points and 20 rebounds for Minnesota, his third 20/20 game of the season. That matches Chris Kaman for the second-most in the league, behind Dwight Howard (five).five