PHOTOS: Lakers vs. Nuggets, Western Conference finals Game 1

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, and guard Austin Reaves, left, defend a shot by the Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Lakers and the Denver Nuggets tip-off Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, moves the ball up court during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon shoots between Lakers forwards LeBron James, right, and Anthony Davis, left, during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic pulls down a rebound as Lakers forwards LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis, right, look on during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, knocks the ball away from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis looks down during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green, left, defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis drives on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shoots around Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks to pass during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura drives on Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, left, anf forward Anthony Davis, center, defend against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, right, shoots in front of Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James looks to pass during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. dunks as Lakers forward LeBron James, right, and guard Dennis Schroder (17) look on during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt shows his frustration during a pause in play in the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is pressured by Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis argues a call with referee Ben Taylor during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura drives past Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown scores as Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, rear, defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham watches from the sideline during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots as the Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon, left, and Nikola Jokic defend during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon handles the ball as Lakers forward Rui Hachimura defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, center, drives as Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green (32) defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, and guard Austin Reaves, left, defend a shot by the Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James moves the ball up the court with Dennis Schroder at his side during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown shoots as Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James looks on during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks to pass as the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, left, and Dennis Schroder defend during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers coach Darvin Ham gestures during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV shoots as the Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket between the Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun, left, and Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic helps Lakers forward Anthony Davis up off the court during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gestures after scoring during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV attempts a shot as the Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV drives to the basket as the Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon, right, defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis attempts a shot between the Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun (0) and Nikola Jokic, right, during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves handles the ball as the Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell attempts a shot as the Denver Nuggets’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr., center, and Bruce Brown during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis drives as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, and guard Jamal Murray, right, defend during the first half of Game 1 of Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drives to the basket as Lakers forward Rui Hachimura defends during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt watches from the bench during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James, right, loses the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and Jamal Murray defend during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a call in front of Lakers coach Darvin Ham during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, shoots during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks to pass the ball as Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots as Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis reacts on the bench during a timeout in the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves celebrates a basket during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and the Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. collide during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James leaves the court after their 132-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)