May 24, 2009 12:22 AM EST

Kobe Bryant’s 3-pointer wasn’t nearly as dramatic as LeBron James’ but equally effective on Saturday night.

Bryant’s shot over J.R. Smith gave the Lakers a one-point lead with just over a minute left and sparked Los Angeles to a 103-97 win over the Nuggets for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals, as reported by the Associated Press.

Via AP