Kobe scores 31, Lakers finish off Nuggets with sweep
Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Nuggets and a sweep of their first-round series.

Sweep by Lakers gives Karl's critics more ammunition - The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo.

DENVER - Should George Karl stay or should the Denver Nuggets coach be shown the door?

Nuggets report: Notes, quotes
--There's now going to be more tough love from Nuggets coach George Karl, who says his "players drive me crazy, but they also are loved by me."

Nuggets report: Getting inside
After being swept by the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets are pondering whether they should blow up the team or come back with a similar cast.

Nuggets report: Roster
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Many observers believed guard Allen Iverson would slow down at 32

Lakers' prowess surprise the Nuggets - The Orange County Register, Calif.

DENVER - A day of strips, steals and swats began fittingly with the Lakers trapping the opposition, all 12 of the Lakers.

Lakers dominate Nuggets for 3-0 series lead - The Orange County Register, Calif.

DENVER - Pau Gasol cocked his head to the side, raised an eyebrow with pleasant surprise and smiled as if to say so this is what it's like to be on a really good NBA playoff team.

Nuggets' Anthony gets speeding ticket
Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been ticketed for speeding, three weeks after he was cited on a charge of driving under the influence.