DENVER -- Carmelo Anthony had an easier time matching the NBA record for points in a quarter than he did trying to figure it out. Anthony matched George Gervin's NBA record with 33 points in the third and finished with a season-high 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. "I've never been a part of a quarter like that before," Anthony said. "I just felt that good. I can't explain it. My 3-ball was going in, driving to the basket, getting fouled. Just the complete game tonight."
Gervin scored 33 points for San Antonio in the second quarter against New Orleans on April 9, 1978. Anthony broke the franchise record of 32 set by David Thompson against Detroit, also on April 9, 1978.
Chauncey Billups added 24 points in Denver's eighth straight win over Minnesota. After the game, he was still in awe of Anthony's performance.
"I've played against some great ones and played with some great ones," said Billups, whose team trailed by 16 in the first half. "That's the best I've ever seen in a 12-minute span. He was awesome. He got us back in the game, got us a nice lead. Single-handedly put us on his back tonight and did what a lot of great players do."
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