Denver came out on top in an exciting game against LA Lakers. "I'm sure it was a dream game for the fans, with the result in the balance down to the end," said Denver coach Bob. "But these sorts of games give me gray hair."

Bob and his counterpart, LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle, brought out the best in their teams. "Not a lot of mistakes from either side," said Andreas Helmle. "That's what I like to see. Of course, I'd like to see us win as well but only one team can do that. Denver just played better, and we have to tip our hats to them."

Denver was led by Phillips (15 points, 17 boards, 0 assists, a block), White (9 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Slayton (14 points, 0 assists, a steal, a block). LA Lakers was led by Washington (8 points, 5 boards, 7 assists, 4 steals), Burdette (20 points, 5 boards, 0 assists), Gavagan (6 points, 7 boards, 2 assists).

Denver are now 29-18 and 17-8 at home with this victory. They hold at #2 in the Northwest and remain at #5 overall in the Western Conference. After today's loss, LA Lakers fall to 14-30. They hold at #4 in the Pacific and remain at #13 overall in the Western Conference.

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