Nuggets run away from Mavericks with fourth-quarter spurt to take 2-0 series lead

DENVER — The fourth quarter belongs to the Denver Nuggets, who keep turning close games into blowouts with an energizing mix of breakaway baskets, dashing defense and old-fashioned hustle.

Hawks may want to blame curse of the bird after getting burned by Wade, Heat 108-93 in Game 2

ATLANTA — If the Hawks lose again in the opening round of the playoffs, they may remember that pesky bird flying around their arena, disrupting the opening minutes of Game 2.