It's quitting time even though the Nuggets don't quit
Published 4/29/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
Even their best game of the series isn't enough to prevent a Lakers' sweep of the ideal first-round opponent.
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DENVER -- Looks like they got the right matchup, after all.
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