Lakers take lead against Denver
Published: 24 May, 2009, 10:07
Kobe Bryant action
TAGS: Sport, Basketball, NBA
In the NBA, the L.A. Lakers have gone up 2-1 in their Western Conference final series after coming from behind to beat the Nuggets in Denver.
The hosts were in the lead for most of the game, going into the fourth with a 79-71 advantage.
But then the visitors, led by Kobe Bryant, who scored 41 points, launched an impressive comeback.
The match was decided with one minute left to play. Trevor Ariza intercepted a pass and then converted two free throws after a foul by Carmelo Anthony.
Los Angeles won the final quarter 32-18 – and the match 103-97.
The next game of the series will be held in Denver on May 25.
The Eastern Conference final series, in which the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Orlando Magic, is tied 1-1.
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well to me i think that the lakers are trying there hardest, but thay don't have a chance......