Here are a few observations from the Denver Nuggets season opener:
Al Harrington looks eerily similar to Carmelo Anthony on the court, with his headband and his arm sock on his left arm just like Melo.
Harrington is a good shooter, but he shot too many three pointers for a power forward in this game.
Arron Afflalo is noticeably faster and he's been attacking the hoop ferociously. If Afflalo can play somewhere in the mid-20s minutes-wise, he could come close to averaging 20 points per game. He sank back-to-back beautiful three-pointers from the corner in the third quarter.
Nene's hair is in a new style, the "Cinnabun" if you wish.
Shelden Williams has played hard, positioning himself well under the hoop for rebounds. Although he did miss a few boards that were in his grasp, he's a player that will grow over the course of the season.
Head coach George Karl is looking quite svelte and it's comforting to see him on the bench once again.
Altitude (home of the Nuggets in Colorado) announcer Chris Marlowe is as annoying as ever.
Ty Lawson crossed Deron Williams magnificently and was fouled on t ...
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