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Lakers Demolish Nuggets 127-99

LA turns 17-point deficit into win after coach signs contract extension

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 30, 2007 5:38 AM CST
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(Newser) – A few hours after Lakers coach Phil Jackson secured a two-year, $24 million contract extension, his team put together a performance that quelled the boos that have been echoing recently in the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant put up 24 points and seven assists in three quarters, and Sasha Vujacic contributed 22 points in the 127-99 blowout, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Carmelo Anthony, the Nuggets' top scorer of the night with 23 points, was ejected in the fourth quarter for grabbing Vujacic's throat. Allen Iverson had 21 points and seven assists for Denver. The team shot just 4-18 from three-point range. The Lakers made nine of 22 three-pointers as the bench contributed six.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes the ball as Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby guards him during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 127-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes the ball as Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby guards him during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. The...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets center Allen Iverson (3) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets center Allen Iverson (3) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, center, tries to keep the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton (4) and Lakers guard Derek Fisher (2) during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, center, tries to keep the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton (4) and Lakers guard Derek Fisher (2) during the first half of their NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson smiles prior to their NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Jackson has agreed to terms of a two-year contract extension worth about $24 million. The Lakers won 127-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson smiles prior to their NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Jackson has agreed to terms of a two-year contract...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Javaris Crittenton, left, puts up a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Jelani McCoy (34) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 127-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Javaris Crittenton, left, puts up a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Jelani McCoy (34) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic (18), of Slovenia, puts up a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Jelani McCoy (34) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 127-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic (18), of Slovenia, puts up a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Jelani McCoy (34) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant puts up a shot during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant puts up a shot during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)   (Associated Press)
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