San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Kobe Bryant scored 13 points on 12 shots and the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Denver Nuggets, 98-95, in the preseason opener for both clubs.

Jordan Clarkson led LA with 14 points, while Jordan Hill posted a double- double with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the victors.

Ty Lawson and Timofey Mozgov netted 14 and 13 points, respectively, in the setback.