

Iverson had a sub-par post season in 2007. Without Bowen this time around, and with Ariza sidelined...Iverson should be able to make an undoubtedly positive impact on the series for the Nuggets. He needs to set the tone early, attack the basket and stay at home on Fisher defensively.
Last Meeting: January 21st, 2008
116-99 Lakers victory
Carmelo sprained his ankle early in the second quarter and missed the next 5 games.
Denver was down 10 at half, made a run in the 3rd quarter but couldn't maintain the energy.
Carter had 14 assists, but was 0/5 from the field
Jr Smith scored 0 points in 16 minutes
Kobe dished out 11 assists and shot just 7 times.
Fisher was 6/7 from 3 for 28 points, with most coming in the first half.
Pre-Gasol trade
Denver: 50-32
Rank 11th in offense and 9th in defense
Nene has been out with a groin strain, but Karl's said he will play in the postseason.
Iverson continues to play through a fracture in his right ring finger.
Keys to winning:
Making fast, smart rotations out of any double team or lane penetration.
Moving the ball consistently on offense.
Role players (smith, kleiza, najera, carter) making perimeter shots.
Last 5 Games:
W Memphis
W Houston
L Utah
W Golden State
W Clippers
LA Lakers: 57-25
Rank 3rd in offense and 6th in defense.
Bynum's out while recovering from a knee injury.
Ariza is out and recovering from a broken foot.
Kobe Bryant is playing with a torn ligament in his pinky finger.
Derek Fisher is playing with a partially torn tendon in his foot but hasn't seemed affected.
Last 5 Games:
W Sacramento
W San Antonio
W New Orleans
W Clippers
L Portland
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Game Notes:
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Series Schedule:
Game 1: @ Lakers - Sunday April 20th, 1:00pm mountain - ABC
Game 2: @ Lakers - Wednesday April 23rd, 8:30pm mountain - TNT
Game 3: @ Denver - Saturday April 26th, 3:30pm mountain - TNT
Game 4: @ Denver - Monday April 28th, 8:30pm mountain - TNT
Game 5: @ Lakers* - Wednesday April 30th - tbd
Game 6: @ Denver* - Friday May 2nd - tbd
Game 7: @ Lakers* - Sunday May 4th - tbd