Lakers try for 2-0 series lead

 
They take on Denver in the second game of their playoff series after winning Game 1 easily. Turiaf sidelined because of sore throat. > Kobe Bryant guards Linas Kleiza to start the game. Kenyon Martin guards Bryant for the Nuggets. Derek Fisher scores the game's first points. 2-0 Lakers at 10:53 in the first quarter. Vladimir Radmanovich then hits a three-pointer for a 5-2 lead. [link]

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