Nuggets avoid elimination, hold off Lakers 102-99

Andre Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and Denver survived Bryant's late scoring barrage in a 43-point performance, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory over Los Angeles on Tuesday and trimming the Lakers' series lead to 3-2.

Miller leads Nuggets over 76ers

Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night.