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Nuggets 114, Lakers 128, Final - Apr. 20, 2008

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Nuggets bus catches fire en route to Lakers game
sports.espn.go.com 4/20/2008 — The Denver Nuggets bus caught on fire en route to their game with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Outgunned: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Playoff Preview
emptythebench.com 4/20/2008 — A testament to just how strong the West has been this year, only seven games separate the eighth and first seeds and both are 50-win teams. This matchup isn’t the typical cakewalk you expect in the first round for a one seed, as the Kobe's Lakers will have to contend against a roster featuring superstars Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby. That’s a lot of star power.
Lakers vs Nuggets: Halftime
laballtalk.com 4/20/2008 — Wow this has been an incredible game so far. The Los Angeles Lakers opened the game with a strong first quarter taking a 10 point lead and then the Denver Nuggets made a quick run to close the quarter and close the lead to four. With the 2nd quarter starting, the Nuggets were still pushing the momentum they built at the end of the 1st and turned the game around giving the Nuggets an 8 point lead.
Ex Orange in NBA playoffs: Carmelo Anthony
theorangesports.blogspot.com 4/20/2008 — I did a small blog about what Jason Hart, or better said what he did not do, in his first game in the `08 NBA playoffs. Now, with the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets finished it is time to see another ex Orange, and how he did.
Lakers Take Series Lead
laballtalk.com 4/21/2008 — This game was quite exciting in the 1st half as the momentum shifted back and forth. The Lakers came out big early, took a ten point lead, and things were looking good, up until the last few minutes of the 1st quarter. As the 2nd quarter opened, the Lakers had a four point lead and soon were in a deep hole. The Denver Nuggets continued to push the tempo of the game...
Crucifido's Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 1 4/20/08)
clublakers.com 4/21/2008 — I have a love/hate relationship with the playoffs. I love that it’s the pathway to the Finals, that the best teams in the league are competing and that every game means something. But I hate the tension, the nervousness, and the worry over little problems maybe becoming big ones and leading to a key loss. When all is said and done though, when the Lakers play with the poise, professionalism ...
George Karl should be a sumo wrestler
odenized.com 4/21/2008 — Odenized video clip on YouTube | Download Supposedly, aspirations of a sumo wrestling career is why Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl has packed on the pounds in recent years.
Lakers Fans Treat Carmelo Anthony To "DUI" Chants
sportsbybrooks.com 4/21/2008 — Carmelo Anthony was treated to chants of "D-U-I" by the Lakers faithful during Sunday's Game 1. Well, that seems a bit extreme - much like Melo's intoxication levels when he was pulled over last week. Wonder if Nuggets fans will retaliate by chanting at Kobe during Game 3. Something about his sexcapades in Vail, perhaps?
Report: Nuggets unharmed after bus fireLatest Sporting News Articles for NBA 4/20/2008
The Denver Nuggets' team bus caught fire on the way to Sunday's game against the Lakers, according a...
Nuggets bus breaks down on way to arena (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 4/20/2008
Several Denver Nuggets players were stranded on the highway for about a half hour Sunday when the team bus broke down on the way to Staples Center for a playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The bus left the team's hotel about 2 1/2 hours ...
Nuggets bus breaks down on way to arenaFOXSports.com News for NBA 4/20/2008
Several Denver Nuggets players were stranded on the highway for about a half hour Sunday when the team bus broke down on the way to Staples Center for a playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The bus left the team's hotel about 2 1/2 hours ...
Gasol's 36 key Lakers' win over Nuggets (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 4/20/2008
Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first victory. Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists and had 16 rebounds as ...
Gasol Powers Lakers Past Denver | <a href="http://www.nba.com//news/nuggetsbusfire_080420.html">Bus Breakdown Strands Nuggets</a>NBA.com: News 4/21/2008
Pau Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists and had 16 rebounds Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took command early in the third quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114.
Gasol, Bryant lead Lakers past Nuggets in playoff openerL.A. Times - Basketball 4/20/2008
Gasol has 36 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists in a 128-114 victory. Kobe scores 18 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter. > Pau Gasol sparkled in his ...
McNeal: Gasol, Lakers' interior passing too much for NuggetsLatest Sporting News Articles for NBA 4/21/2008
Led by Pau Gasol's career-best playoff performance, the Lakers use precision interior passing to dominate the Nuggets in Game 1.
Lakers 128, Nuggets 114: Gasol Proves Lakers Are a One-Man Band No MoreNYT > Pro Basketball 4/21/2008
The Lakers did something Sunday that had been heretofore unimaginable in the post-Shaquille O’Neal era: They won a playoff game without Kobe Bryant in the starring role.