Halftime: Nuggets 58, Lakers 56

DENVER — Kobe Bryant scored 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting to lead the Lakers in the first half of a high-tempo game. Lamar Odom had 12 points, five rebounds and three assists. Ron Artest had 11 points and six assists and Andrew Bynum added 10 points and eight minutes. Nene led Denver with 11 points. Carmelo Anthony had 11 points and three fouls in only 12 minutes for the Nuggets.