The Denver Nuggets overwhelmed Los Angeles Lakers, 106-103, in their Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Staples Center. Carmelo Anthony torched the Lakers with his game high 34 points after losing game 1 in their best of seven games playoff.
Denver’s forward Linas Kleiza had a breakout game going 4 of 7 from the 3-point stripe for 16 points in 22 minutes of play. He was also very active on both ends of the court with 8 rebounds.
Kobe Bryant had a team high 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in a 40 minutes hardcourt action. Trevor Ariza scored 20 points, Pau Gasol contributed 17 points, and Lamar Odom registered 10 points in a losing effort. The Lakers bench was routed by the Nuggets bench in both offensive and defensive efforts.
Chauncey Billups had another sterling performance with a 27 point production going 13 of 16 from the free throw line. Kenyon Martin had 16 points and 3 steals in 35 minutes of action.
The Nuggets were able to maintain their composure in winning the game and squaring the series to 1-1. They were too scrappy in the opening quarter with some turnovers but regained their poise on heads-up play by Billups, Anthony, and Kleiza. The series will return to the Nuggets’ Pepsi Center for game 3 of the best of seven NBA Western Conference Finals.
Denver’s forward Linas Kleiza had a breakout game going 4 of 7 from the 3-point stripe for 16 points in 22 minutes of play. He was also very active on both ends of the court with 8 rebounds.
Kobe Bryant had a team high 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in a 40 minutes hardcourt action. Trevor Ariza scored 20 points, Pau Gasol contributed 17 points, and Lamar Odom registered 10 points in a losing effort. The Lakers bench was routed by the Nuggets bench in both offensive and defensive efforts.
Chauncey Billups had another sterling performance with a 27 point production going 13 of 16 from the free throw line. Kenyon Martin had 16 points and 3 steals in 35 minutes of action.
The Nuggets were able to maintain their composure in winning the game and squaring the series to 1-1. They were too scrappy in the opening quarter with some turnovers but regained their poise on heads-up play by Billups, Anthony, and Kleiza. The series will return to the Nuggets’ Pepsi Center for game 3 of the best of seven NBA Western Conference Finals.
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May 22, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Go Denver!!
Billups and Anthony are unstoppable..
Hopefully, the Nuggets will win in their Pepsi Center homecourt in Game 3..
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