Kobe is too competitive and will think they can still win this game. If they can't get it manageable by the end of the quarter, they should just move on to Game 7.
Lakers need a healthy Bryant for Saturday night in a quick turnaround. Nuggets are brimming with confidence but let them go and shoot their load right now. Denver is a nice story and a nice team but they won't win Game 7 against the Lakers at Staples.