Lakers Steal Game 1 at Home
(AP Photo/Mark Avery)
I know its hard to believe that a team could steal a game at home but tonight it happened. The Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets tonight 105-103 in LA. Denver was in control almost all game long. Until Derek Fisher and his annoying 3-pointers came at horrible times. Melo had an amazing game. I think he might be the best pure scorer in the league right there with Kevin Durant and Gilbert Arenas. Kobe was sensational finishing with 40 points and 6 boards. The rest of the Lakers were somewhat disappointing though, especially Pau Gasol. Nene and K-Mart dominated him all night and Chris Anderson did as well. JR Smith struggled for the Nuggets. He had a lot of stupid turnovers that really hurt them at key moments of the game. Kenyon Martin also had a horrible foul on Kobe going for a steal late in the game that really turned the game in the Lakers favor. Chauncey Billups hit a miracle 3 and then the Nuggets couldn’t get the rebound off a JR Smith intentionally missed free throw. Kobe got the board and just threw the ball in the air and the game was over. The Lakers really stole this one but I still have Denver winning the series. the Lakers have a ton of weaknesses and I think the Nuggets front court can have a big series for them. Give me Denver in game 2.
Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Pau Gasol
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