Andrew Bynum had a playoff career-high 27 points to go along with nine rebounds and two blocks, and Kobe Bryant added 38 points and a full stat line as the Lakers held off the Nuggets for a Game 2 win on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their series with Denver. Denver hasn't led in either game, and the Lakers appear to be on cruise control. The Nuggets cut the lead to four points with three minutes remaining, but never truly threatened the Lakers. With Dwight Howard done for the year, Bynum looks like the best center still playing in NBA games right now.