Thunder end Denver's eight-game win streak

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01/29/2010 - Oklahoma City, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Durant poured in 30 points for his 16th 30-point game in his last 20 contests, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a 101-84 win over the Nuggets, snapping Denver's eight-game win streak.

Durant shot a very efficient 12-of-19 from the field for the Thunder, who had lost three straight and played this game despite a nasty ice storm that plagued the local area. Jeff Green added 15 points, while Russell Westbrook had 12 points and eight assists in the lopsided win.

James Harden also had 12 points, and Nick Collison had 10 for Oklahoma City, which forced 23 turnovers and shot 51.9 percent.

Chauncey Billups tallied 19 points and seven assists to lead the Nuggets, who had not lost since January 9 at Sacramento but played without Carmelo Anthony (ankle) for a third straight game. J.R. Smith added 18 points on five three- pointers, Kenyon Martin 13 with nine rebounds and Arron Afflalo 11 in the loss.

Denver shot just 40.3 percent from the field and scored just 20 points in the paint, compared to 54 for the Thunder.

The Thunder led by six at halftime and quickly extended their advantage with a big third quarter.

Thabo Sefolosha's steal and subsequent dunk capped six straight points that put the hosts in front, 61-52, and Oklahoma City held Denver scoreless for the final 3:20 of the quarter, scoring nine straight points during the stretch.

Durant's reverse layup with three minutes left put the margin at 12, 72-60, and a Harden free throw with 32.2 ticks left sent the Thunder into the fourth holding a commanding 79-60 advantage.

The lead grew to as high as 22 in the final period.

The two teams played close in the first quarter, and a Collison hook shot put the Thunder ahead, 27-26, after 12 minutes.

The game was tied, 41-41, late in the second quarter, when a Nenad Krstic three-point play and Green three-pointer boosted Oklahoma City to a six-point lead, which held up through halftime, 51-45.

Game Notes

The season series is tied, 1-1, after the Thunder snapped a five-game losing streak to Denver...Nuggets head coach George Karl was named the head coach of the Western Conference All-Stars after Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was ineligible due to the fact that he served in the post last season. It will be the fourth time Karl has been the head coach at the All-Star Game and first with the Nuggets...The Thunder finished a four-game homestand with a 1-3 mark.

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Problem with Bears?

Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game

How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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