The Nuggets played hard on Monday Night but it wasn’t enough to extend their season. J.R. Smith led the way for the Nuggets with 26 points, 3 assists and 2 steals off the bench. Allen Iverson pitched in with 22 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Carmelo Anthony also gave a good effort finishing with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists. The Nuggets got swept 4-0 by the Lakers in this series.

The Nuggets only shot 37.2% from the floor yesterday which negated the fact that they out rebounded the Lakers 53-39. Carmelo Anthony only shot 5 of 22 from the floor but he still finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony also accused his teammates and coaches of quitting during this game and that will likely have a very bad effect in the locker room. Allen Iverson was only 5 of 16 shooting from the floor as he finished with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Linas Kleiza had a solid game with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Kenyon Martin kept busy with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. The Lakers now lead this series 3-0.

The Nuggets didn’t play any defense on Wednesday Night as the Lakers shot 50.5% from the floor and it killed them. Kobe Bryant was unstoppable as he finished with 49 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists on 18 of 27 shooting from the floor! Allen Iverson led the way for the Nuggets with 31 points, 6 assists and 3 steals. Carmelo Anthony also had a solid game with 23 points and 5 rebounds. J.R. Smith was instant offense off the bench as he finished with 21 points in 29 minutes. The Nuggets are now down 2-0 to the Lakers in this series as it shifts to Denver.

The Nuggets were outscored 39-22 in the third quarter earlier today and that pretty much did them in. They also didn’t play any defense at all as the Lakers shot 50% from the floor. Carmelo Anthony led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Allen Iverson also had a solid game as he finished up with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Linas Kleiza was impressive off the bench with 23 points and 4 rebounds. J.R. Smith scored 15 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in only 23 minutes off the bench. The Lakers now lead this series 1-0.

The Nuggets held the Grizzlies to 35.6% shooting from the floor on Wednesday and that was the biggest reason for the ease of victory. Kenyon Martin led the way for the Nuggets in this game with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Linas Kleiza also had a solid game with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony pitched in with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists. The Nuggets are now 38-26 on the season.