Denver Nuggets: Thursday Shootaround

January 13, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Nuggets news

• The Nuggets shellacked the Phoenix Suns last night.
• Nuggets/Warriors will make for interesting first round match up, writes Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post.
• Mark Kizla of the Denver Post is optimistic for the playoffs. Why not Nuggets? Why not now?
• Bring on the Warriors, writes Aaron J Lopez of NBA.com.

News around the league

• The playoff schedule is set. Take a look for yourself.
• Carmelo Anthony edges Kevin Durant for scoring title.
• Doug Collins officially resigns as head coach of Sixers, stays with team in front office.
• Oh and apparently the Lakers made the playoffs? You’ll probably hear about that a lot for the next few days.