Anthony's status still up in air for Cavs game

Carmelo Anthony participated in some of the Nuggets' practice this morning, but his status for Friday's game against Cleveland is still unknown.

"I thought he did more today," Nuggets coach George Karl said. "But, again, I'm going to wait until tomorrow before I make predictions on any of them."

Anthony, who has missed three consecutive games with a right knee bruise, is one of four Nuggets whose status remains questionable at best for Friday. Anthony did not speak with reporters immediately after practice.

Nene (ankle), Chris Andersen (ankle), Ty Lawson (ankle) are the other walking wounded. Andersen is listed as doubtful, though he sounded upbeat after doing some running and stationary bike work this morning.

Lawson again said he'll wait until tomorrow to determine whether he'll play or not.

Meanwhile, Chauncey Billups participated in his second practice and was proclaimed ready to go by Karl. Billups has missed eight of the past nine games with a left groin strain.

"Chauncey looked good," Karl said. "It looks like he's ready to go."

Melo gaining ground on Kobe

The NBA announced today that Anthony remains the Western Conference's top vote-getter at forward for the All-Star Game. But Anthony (1,568,259 votes) trails only the Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant (1,793,782).

Also, Denver's Nene is third among centers in the West. And Chauncey Billups is seventh among guards.

NBA all-star voting

Through Thursday; game tips-off Feb. 14 at Arlington, Texas

Western Conference

FORWARDS: Carmelo Anthony, Denver, 1,568,259; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas, 826,130; Tim Duncan, San Antonio, 776,225; Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers, 754,070; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City, 556,847; Trevor Ariza, Houston, 504,725; Luis Scola, Houston, 437,944; Shawn Marion, Dallas, 295,310; Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers, 266,554; Lamar Odom, L.A. Lakers, 194,567; LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland, 177,663.

GUARDS: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, 1,793,782; Tracy McGrady, Houston, 746,625; Steve Nash, Phoenix, 744,250; Chris Paul, New Orleans, 701,417; Aaron Brooks, Houston, 443,369; Jason Kidd, Dallas, 429,720; Chauncey Billups, Denver, 310,281; Deron Williams, Utah, 285,185; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio, 261,107; Brandon Roy, Portland, 257,231; Tony Parker, San Antonio, 248,951.

CENTERS: Amar'e Stoudemire, Phoenix, 1,304,470; Andrew Bynum, L.A. Lakers, 743,182; Nene, Denver, 261,295; Marc Gasol, Memphis, 217,675; Antonio McDyess, San Antonio, 157,346; Al Jefferson, Minnesota, 146,773; Greg Oden, Portland, 136,388; Marcus Camby, L.A. Clippers, 121,981; Andris Biedrins, Golden State, 102,095; Mehmet Okur, Utah, 96,897; Emeka Okafor, New Orleans, 94,685; Spencer Hawes, Sacramento, 31,767.

Eastern Conference

FORWARDS: LeBron James, Cleveland, 1,769,287; Kevin Garnett, Boston, 1,467,365; Chris Bosh, Toronto, 724,317; Paul Pierce, Boston, 366,234; Josh Smith, Atlanta, 334,338; Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia, 228,343; Danny Granger, Indiana, 213,371; Michael Beasley, Miami, 188,552; Rashard Lewis, Orlando, 151,717; Hedo Turkoglu, Toronto, 133,445; Caron Butler, Washington, 110,003.

GUARDS: Dwyane Wade, Miami, 1,719,359; x-Allen Iverson, Philadelphia, 930,713; Vince Carter, Orlando, 745,581; Ray Allen, Boston, 510,885; Gilbert Arenas, Washington, 445,473; Derrick Rose, Chicago, 385,829; Joe Johnson, Atlanta, 329,100; Rajon Rondo, Boston, 269,566; Jose Calderon, Toronto, 157,354; Mike Bibby, Atlanta, 155,078.

CENTERS: Dwight Howard, Orlando, 1,681,897; Shaquille O'Neal, Cleveland, 609,486; Al Horford, Atlanta, 178,360; Andrea Bargnani, Toronto, 168,684; Brook Lopez, New Jersey, 154,362; Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee143,545; Jermaine O'Neal, Miami, 111,065; Rasheed Wallace, Boston, 87,590; Kendrick Perkins, Boston, 56,598; Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia, 53,880; Tyson Chandler, Charlotte, 44,279; Brad Miller, Chicago, 40,182.

x-Iverson appears among Western Conference guards.