Lakers 103, Nuggets 97 (Lakers lead series 2-1) DENVER(AP) Kobe Bryant’s 3-pointer wasn’t nearly as dramatic as LeBron James’ but equally effective. Bryant’s big shot over JR Smith gave Los Angeles a one-point lead with just over a minute left Saturday night and sparked the Lakers to a 103-97 victory over the downtrodden Denver Nuggets for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Bryant, who scored 41 points, went 5-of-6 on free throws to ice it after his 3-pointer gave Los Angeles a 96 …