(3%) DENVER (1ST HALF) The first two games of this series were played at Denver. In both cases, the Lakers took the lead into the locker-room, only to see the Nuggets come back for the win in the second half. I expect the change of venue in Game 3 to lead to a change to the start of the game. This time, I expect the Nuggets to be the team which takes a lead into halftime. The champs know they can't afford to keep falling behind, particularly on the road. They smell blood in the water and I expect them to come out strong. *good at pick'em or better