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Karl says he won't rein in Nuggets now (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

To make the NBA Finals for the first time -- and bring their tattoos, athleticism and exuberance to the biggest stage of all -- the upstart Denver Nuggets must win two games in a 48-hour span against a savvy Los Angeles Lakers team that is shooting for its 30th Finals appearance. Oh, and L.A. hasn't lost back-to-back games since March.