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The Lakers arrived here ahead of the winter storm that blanketed the area with more than a foot of snow, causing near-whiteout conditions amid swirling winds and frigid temperatures.

Their good fortune continued with a flurry of big fourth-quarter plays, as they held off the Denver Nuggets for a 93-89 victory on Friday night at the Pepsi Center.

Andrew Bynum made several power moves and Derek Fisher sank a late jumper and contributed a steal in the final minute.

The Lakers couldn't exhale until Denver's Al Harrington missed a step-back three-pointer that would have given the Nuggets the lead in the final seconds. Matt Barnes grabbed the rebound and was fouled, making two free throws with .02 of a second to play to extend the Lakers' lead to an insurmountable four points.

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