LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Lamar Odom had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Pau Gasol added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-94 victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Wednesday night.
The Lakers lead the series 3-2 and Game 6 is Friday in Denver, where the Lakers lost Game 4 by 19 points.Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points, hitting 12 of 13 free throws, and Kenyon Martin and Chauncey Billups added 12 points each for the Nuggets.The teams were tied after the first, second and third quarters for just the fourth time in NBA playoff history.The Lakers opened the fourth with an 11-0 run and never trailed again.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant dunks during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain reacts to action during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals, Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom reacts to play during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown reacts to making a basket during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shoots between Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith and Chris Andersen (11) during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tries to pass as Denver Nuggets guard Anthony Carter defends during the first half of Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference finals playoff basketball series, Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, top, has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen during the first half of Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson gestures during the first half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals, Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Tyrese Gibson sings the national anthem before Game 4 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Denver Nuggets guard Dahntay Jones and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant chase a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 in the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant defends during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza shoots during the first half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Wonderful game! Lakers bravoooo!!!Win for the last game and lead to the Final!!!!
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