Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Live Blog, Play-by-Play, Instant Analysis

    Jesse DorseyFeatured ColumnistMay 4, 2012

    LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 01: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on Corey Brewer #13 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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    The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-84 in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Friday night.

    Los Angeles leads the series 2-1, with Game 4 set for Sunday night in Denver.

    Scroll down for updates from throughout Friday's game.