National Basketball League (Nba)

By J.A. Adande DENVER -- The Denver Nuggets zoomed past “statement” and went directly to “historical accomplishment.” They held the Los Angeles Lakers to 23 points after intermission, L.A.’s lowest-scoring half in franchise history, in the process of dismantling the champions, 105-79. That’ll get people’s attention. “Hopefully it sends a big message, not just to the Lakers but to the whole NBA,” Carmelo Anthony said. “We’re a legit team...