Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant scored 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out five assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Denver Nuggets, 102-95, in preseason action.
Lamar Odom and Devin Ebanks each chipped in with 14 points for the Lakers, who got 12 points and five rebounds from Pau Gasol.
Arron Afflalo finished with 20 points for the Nuggets, who got 13 points from Nene. J.R. Smith added 12 points in defeat.