Halftime

The Nuggets are clearly out playing the Lakers right now, they're attacking the hoop, getting to every loose ball, and the Lakers do not have an answer for Carmelo Anthony. Nevertheless, the Lakers are still in this game and are only down four at the half. Chris Andersen has 13 points off the bench for the Nuggets, none of which have come on a play in which he has made any kind of move. It would be highly unlikely for him to score more than four points in the second half. Still, 17 points for someone with Chris Andersen's offensive ability (or lack thereof) is way too many. The Lakers aren't playing their best ball right now, but because they are hanging around the Nuggets have to be concerned. It's only a matter of time before the Lakers turn things around (they are a great third quarter team) and if they can go on a run to get the crowd out of the game, the Nuggets can't be comfortable with their halftime lead