Kobe puts Lakers on his back to beat Nuggets

 
With 49 points and 10 assists, Kobe single-handedly propelled L.A. past Denver. He just continues to amaze, Todd Behrendt says. [link]

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Crucifido's Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 2 4/23/08)

Game 1 is history and what was imperative tonight was that the Leers held home court advantage. Denver threw their fair share of changes the Lakers’ way, but it was really up to the stronger Lakers to dictate how this game went and moreover how the series will play out. The big difference quickly from the first game to this one was the glut of outside shots the Lakers pushed the Nuggets ...
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Bryant's 49 lift Lakers past Nuggets (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored big at the start and finish Wednesday night. In between, he set up his teammates for easy baskets. It turned out to be a winning formula. Bryant had 49 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets ...
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Unstoppable: Kobe Drops 49 as Lakers Smash Nuggets, 122-107

Even in a career full of performances for the ages, this one stands out: Kobe Bryant scored 49 points on blistering 18-27 field goal shooting and he dished out 10 assists as his L.A. Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 122-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series.
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LOS ANGELES - APRIL 23: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers pumps hi... - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 23: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers pumps his fist during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Denver Nuggets during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, ...
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