This series is really turning into a closely contested battle between two teams looking to gain whatever edge they can. Tonight, Kobe, Ariza and Gasol stepped it up and carried the Lakers, making the big shots and the big plays when they needed it, and the Lakers gutted out a 103-97 win from the Nuggets up in the Mile High City.
The Lakers trailed much of the game, and as was the case in the first two games, both teams had to overcome inconsistent officiating from the referees. But in the end, the Lakers were victorious as they held their cool over an emotional Nuggets team that made some costly mistakes again late in the game. The biggest play of the game, no doubt, was a replica of a play that turned out to be the biggest play of the Lakers Game 1 win. Trevor Ariza stole an inbounds pass at midcourt from the Nuggets, and was fouled in process, making the two free throws that gave the Lakers a four-point lead.
Kobe finished with 41 points, his second 40-point effort in the series. Game 4 is Monday night.
The Lakers trailed much of the game, and as was the case in the first two games, both teams had to overcome inconsistent officiating from the referees. But in the end, the Lakers were victorious as they held their cool over an emotional Nuggets team that made some costly mistakes again late in the game. The biggest play of the game, no doubt, was a replica of a play that turned out to be the biggest play of the Lakers Game 1 win. Trevor Ariza stole an inbounds pass at midcourt from the Nuggets, and was fouled in process, making the two free throws that gave the Lakers a four-point lead.
Kobe finished with 41 points, his second 40-point effort in the series. Game 4 is Monday night.
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