Lakers forward LeBron James loses his mouthpiece as he disputes a non-foul during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon gets to the basket in front of Lakers forward LeBron James, left, during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and Lakers star Anthony Davis reach for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis grabs a rebound next to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. blocks a shot by Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward LeBron James, left, is fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward LeBron James goes down while holding his head after he was fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, fouls Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Denver Nuggets’ Bruce Brown, left, drives as Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell defends during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers coach Darvin Ham looks on from the sideline during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward LeBron James, left, handles the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Lakers forward LeBron James disputes a non-foul during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon dunks during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon dunks during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, celebrates after making a 3-point shot next to Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Players on the Lakers’ bench watch during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star Anthony Davis is introduced before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Fans at Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, warms up before the start of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers coach Darvin Ham, left, and General Manager Rob Pelinka watch warm-ups before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell warms up prior before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Lakers coach Darvin Ham watches players warm up before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, right, is seen before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
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