Lakers took victory over Denver
Published:Thursday | May 28, 2009 | 12:33 PM
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the fourth quarter to take a 103-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets last night for a 3-2 lead in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Lamar Odom had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers.
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points, hitting 12 of 13 free throws, and Kenyon Martin and Chauncey Billups added 12 points each for the Nuggets.
Game 6 of the best-of-seven finals will take place tomorrow in Denver, where the Lakers lost Game 4 by 19 points.