The Nuggets replied with a 20 - 6 run midway through the fourth quarter to restore the 18 - point lead .
Los Angeles trimmed an 18 - point deficit to 85 - 81 in the second half with a prolonged surge led by Bryant .
The Los Angeles replied with a 20 - 6 run midway through the fourth quarter to restore the 18 - point lead .
Los Angeles trimmed an 18 - point deficit to 85 - 81 in the second half with a prolonged surge led by Bryant .