The Lakers played great defense yesterday as they held the Nuggets to 37.2% shooting from the floor which trumped the fact that the Nuggets outrebounded the Lakers 53-39. Kobe Bryant led the way for the Lakers with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Luke Walton was outstanding in 24 minutes off the bench as he finished with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Pau Gasol pitched in with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocked shots Derek Fisher also had a decent game as he finished with 14 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. The Lakers are now up 3-1 in this series.