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More photos » by Rocky Widner - NBAE/Getty Images Ummm, the ball's down there. Browse more photos » Melo still leads the way, but ever since Mr. Big Shot Billups replaced AI, the team has been on a tear.  Can they carry that forward into this year? 2009-10 Northwest Division Preview... - Denver Stiffs The Nuggets are as good, if not better, than anyone in their division. While we've probably seen the best we can expect from veterans like Chauncey Billups and Kenyon Martin, young stars Carmelo Anthony, Nene and J.R. Smith still have plenty of room to improve. But I think it's fair to question whether or not Melo (now entering his seventh season), Nene (his eighth) and J.R. (his sixth) will make substantive leaps. That being said, if that trio can play at the All-Star level they're capable of, I'...