Lakers overcome Iverson, Suns scorch Raptors

The Lakers overcame Iverson's season-high 51-point explosion by limiting him to just two in the final quarter to beat the Nuggets 111-107. Bryant scored 25, Vladimir Radmanovic had 21, and Derek Fisher added 20 for the Lakers. The Lakers held Iverson to just 4 shots in the 4th quarter. The Suns had a new season-high in points to outscore the Raptors 136-123. Leandro Barbosa led the charge with 35 and Steve Nash had a season-high 18 assists for the Suns. TJ Ford scored 27 for the Raptors, who're still missing Chris Bosh due to a strained groin.