The Los Angeles Lakers are going back to the NBA Finals.
The arms of destiny pummeled the upstart Denver Nuggets from start to finish. Nuggets fans watched helplessly as their team crumbled 119 - 92, against the relentless pressure of the Lakers, before a capacity crowd at the Pepsi Center Friday night.
When LA was thrashed about by 19 points in Game 4 against the Nuggets in the same arena, many in the media and press thought the Lakers were vulnerable to the athletically talented Denver squad.
Playoff coaching legend Phil Jackson all but chuckled after the Game 4 blowout loss, because he knew his team had the upper hand. Denver had awakened the sleeping giant.
Kobe was pissed.
Bryant summoned the best from his Lakers team in Game 5 leading the charge to victory taking hold of the series at 3-2 and setting up the feast that would come in Game 6.
Read more on Bleacher Report.
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