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Carmelo hits 11-year old girl in head with ball?

Monday, December 05, 2005

An 11-year-old Denver girl went home Saturday with a Nuggets hat autographed by Carmelo Anthony, an autographed Earl Boykins jersey and no apparent bruises. Late in the first half, Anthony became disgusted when called for charging and hurled the ball into the stands. It hit the head of Taylor Alexander, seated in the front row, according to the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS.

"It hurt a little," said Taylor, who didn't need medical attention.

At the end of the first half and after the game, Anthony spoke to Taylor. In addition to the signed hat, the Nuggets gave her a Boykins jersey because he's her favorite player.

"(Anthony) said he was really sorry," Taylor said. "He said he just got angry."

Anthony did not make himself available to reporters after the game. He could not be reached Sunday, when the Nuggets didn't practice.

Rick Alexander, Taylor's father, said Sunday she is "doing fine."

Vandeweghe said the Nuggets consider the incident closed. He called it an accident and said Anthony handled the aftermath appropriately.