The Denver Nuggets (6 - 7) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (3 - 11) 101 - 94 in overtime Sunday. Denver has won four straight games and five of their last six. After starting the season 1 - 6, it looked like the Nuggets were headed for the lottery again next offseason, but they righted the ship over the last week. Ty Lawson paced the Nuggets with a double - double of 18 points and 16 assists. Danilo Gallinari played a season - high 31 minutes, which is significant as he is still making his bid for a full return from knee surgery. He tied the game with 15 seconds left on the first of two free throws but then missed the second free throw, which pushed the game to overtime. The Nuggets return home to host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Los Angeles has lost two straight games. They shot a woeful 37 percent from the field and 13 percent from beyond the arc Sunday. Kobe Bryant led the way with 27 points on 10 - of - 24 shooting from the field. Jeremy Lin recorded 17 points, and Jordan Hill had a double - double of 11 points and 14 rebounds. The Lakers have two days off and will then host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
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