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Poor defense on display when Nuggets face Lakers

Nov 29, 2007 - 2:10 PM Denver (9-6) at La Lakers (8-6) 10:30 pm EST

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- The Denver Nuggets still haven't figured out how to play defense.

The Nuggets try to restrict the Los Angeles Lakers when the two teams meet on Thursday.

Denver has lost three of its last four games after a six-game winning streak and have allowed over 100 points in all but one of its six losses this season.

The Nuggets rank 19th in the NBA, allowing just over 100 points per game after finishing the 2006-07 season 25th in the league. Denver may have more losses if not for its explosive offense, which is fourth in the NBA, averaging just over 105 points.

The Lakers have had almost as much trouble on defense as the Nuggets this season - ranking 21st in the NBA. Like Denver, Los Angeles has countered a poor defense with a strong offense and rank just behind the Nuggets in average scoring.

Kobe Bryant scored 35 points as the Lakers stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-99 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Tuesday. Bryant is second in the NBA in scoring, averaging 27.9 points.






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