Los Angeles Lakers Retain Western Title with 119-92 Win over Denver Nuggets

During these 2009 playoffs, the Lakers have looked pretty bad at times and half decent at other times. But tonight in Denver they regained their championship form and retained the Western Conference Title with a 119-to-92 win over the Nuggets.

The Lakers played a complete game tonight at both ends of the court. Although Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 35 points and 10 assists, most of the Lakers who saw action contributed.

Pau Gasol had another double double with 20 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Trevor Ariza finished with 17 points on seven-of-nine shooting and three-of-four from the three-point line.

Lamar Odom was terrific once again off the bench with 20 points and eight rebounds and two-of-two from beyond the arc. Luke Walton also had a sol...

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