"If Corey Brewer? keeps this up, he could become the most popular Florida Gator in Denver.

Jokes aside, Brewer erupted Tuesday night in the Nuggets' 105-95 road victory at a sleepy Bradley Center. The reserve forward scored a season-high 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting, while zipping and zig-zagging, shot-blocking and sky-walking.

"He brings energy to our team, and usually energy and aggressiveness are positive personalities of a successful team," said Denver coach George Karl?, whose team is 9-5."