Friday, November 19, 2004

Anthony a tough test for Nocioni

LAKEWOOD, Calif. -- Andres Nocioni sported a small gash over his right eye at practice Thursday, courtesy of an Eddy Curry elbow.

If Nocioni looks like a boxer, the appearance is fitting because he will have a fight on his hands Friday night guarding Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony.

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"Denver plays a lot of one-on-one, so he has to be ready," coach Scott Skiles said. "And he will be. I thought 'Noce' played well against Golden State."

Watch Nocioni when he comes out for the opening tip. While other players hug and glad-hand, he barely acknowledges his opponents. This is for two reasons.

"I think I only know Manu [Ginobili], Carlos Delfino, Carlos Arroyo, Raul Lopez, Pau [Gasol] and Eduardo Najera," Nocioni said.

And the other?

"I don't like it," Nocioni said, referring to the fraternization.

[Nota del Ed.: Me hizo reir, el Chapu es un capo. Me parece que voy a buscar su camiseta para agregarla a mi colección. Para aquellos fuera del loop: usa la 5 de los Chicago Bulls.]

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