National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
L.A. Lakers 119, Denver 92
When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, May 29, 2009
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Officials: #24 Mike Callahan, #17 Joe Crawford, #18 Mark Wunderlich
Attendance: 20053
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final1234T
L.A. Lakers 25283036119
Denver 2020272592
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
L.A. Lakers 65-17 36-5 29-12 W2
Denver 54-28 33-8 21-20 L2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Denver Nuggets have a 33-8 record at home this season. The Los Angeles Lakers are 29-12 while on the road this season.
  • Denver has a streak of 2 straight up losses. The Nuggets have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • L.A. Lakers has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Lakers have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Carmelo Anthony played 37:17 minutes and scored 25 points. He shot 35.3% from the field and has averaged 22 points over the last five games.
  • Kobe Bryant played 41:34 minutes and scored 35 points. He shot 60.0% from the field and has averaged 23.8 points over the last five games.
  • Following this game the Denver Nuggets average 104.3 points per game and hold opponents to 100.9 points per game. The Los Angeles Lakers average 106.9 points per game and hold opponents to 99.3 points per game.
Top Game Performances
 
L.A. Lakers   Denver
Kobe Bryant 35 Scoring Carmelo Anthony 25
Kobe Bryant 10 Assists Chauncey Billups 9
Pau Gasol 12 Rebounds Nene 6
Kobe Bryant 9 Free Throws Made Carmelo Anthony 12
Pau Gasol 3 Steals Nene 2
Kobe Bryant 1 Blocks Chris Andersen 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
L.A. Lakers 119 57.3 9-16 24-24 28 38 4 6 14
Denver 92 43.8 8-19 20-25 14 27 3 7 13
Upcoming Games
  • L.A. Lakers will play their next game at home against Orlando. The Lakers have a W/L % of .797 after a win and .765 after a loss.