Wolves gameday

January 4, 2008 at 3:58AM

Preview: The Nuggets complete back-to-back games that began Thursday night at home against San Antonio. Denver, aiming for a 60-victory season, is 6-7 on the road and was 18-12 overall entering Thursday's game thanks to the league's most productive one-two punch: Allen Iverson (26.3 points per game) and Carmelo Anthony (25.7 ppg) rank third and fourth in the NBA in scoring and are the only set of teammates ranked in the Top 15 in scoring. Twice this season, Iverson and Anthony have combined to score more than 70 points in a game ... The Wolves have matched their longest losing streak of the season, six games. They ended that first one by beating Indiana at home on Dec. 21. They've lost five consecutive games three times.

Player to watch: Denver center Marcus Camby ranks first in the NBA in blocked shots (3.66) and second in rebounds (14.2) and the Nuggets are 9-1 this season when he records a double-double game. He had his third career triple-double -- 10 points, 11 rebounds, 10 blocks in 30 minutes -- last week against Milwaukee. He has averaged 19.5 rebounds in two games this season against the Wolves.

Injuries: Guard Randy Foye (kneecap) and center Theo Ratliff (knee surgery) remain out. Foye's knee will be tested again Monday. Martin (hamstring strain) is listed as probable and Steven Hunter (knee surgery) is out for Denver.

JERRY ZGODA

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