
ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Anthony Carter, Shooting guard Allen Iverson, Small forward Carmelo Anthony, Power forward Kenyon Martin, Center Marcus Camby. Bench -- Forward Eduardo Najera, Forward Linas Kleiza, Guard J.R. Smith, Guard Chucky Atkins.
PLAYER NOTES: --F Carmelo Anthony had 18 points Monday at San Antonio but just two in the fourth quarter and just four after halftime. Coach George Karl said the Nuggets must do a better job of getting Anthony the ball late in games.
--F Eduardo Najera tied his career high with 19 points Friday against the Spurs. It didn't go as well Monday as Najera scored just four in a 107-103 loss at San Antonio.
--F Kenyon Martin scored 16 points Monday at San Antonio. He returned after being knocked out in the first quarter Saturday at Utah with a mild concussion.
--C Steven Hunter returned to the team Monday at San Antonio after missing two games because of his grandmother's funeral in Chicago. He did not play.