Denver delivers 'Classy' victory

"There is an upside to playing to the level of your competition. A case in point was the Nuggets' 98-87 win over everyone's NBA title favorite, the Detroit Pistons."


Billups lends all-Star support to youngsters

"Regis University announced Wednesday that Billups was joining forces with Porter in the renamed Porter-Billups Leadership Academy, benefiting Denver-area inner-city kids through academic and leadership training."


Denver is better in hurry

"The Nuggets blitzed the vaunted Detroit Pistons in the second half Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center. It added up to a 98-87 win."



Pistons get depth in Delk

"'Detroit was my No. 1 choice,' said Delk, the 32-year-old guard who signed with the Pistons on Wednesday morning."



Rasheed cries foul on referees

"Rasheed Wallace read the story in USA Today on Wednesday, about how referees believe there is an increasing 'environment of hostility' between officials and players."



Billups takes the point for new 'Life academy'

"Chauncey Billups , a native of Denver who grew up in the tough Park Hill area of the city, lent his name, his time and $100,000 to help provide academic and leadership training to inner-city kids."





Delk could get significant time

"When the Atlanta Hawks waived guard Tony Delk last week, a number of teams called, wanting him to bring his veteran experience, shooting tough and rugged defense their way. It was easy to ignore all those calls but one."



Flurry of dunks propels Denver past Pistons, 98-87

"This was not the kind of homecoming Chauncey Billups had envisioned.

The Denver native put on a great show for his family and friends attending Wednesday night's game.

There was just one problem: he didn't get much help."


Delk's role could be larger than anticipated

"While there are many who believe Tony Delk was signed by the Detroit Pistons as added insurance in case Chauncey Billups or Lindsey Hunter gets hurt, he's probably going to have a more expanded role than that."