Lakers forward LeBron James finishes off a dunk against the Nuggets during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo whips a pass to a teammate during Game 1. (AP)
Lakers forward LeBron James looks to make a pass during Game 1. (AP)
Lakers center Dwight Howard puts down a dunk off an alley-oop pass from Rajon Rondo (not pictured). (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers guard Danny Green battles Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for a rebound during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone disagree with referee Courtney Kirkland during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers forward LeBron James dunks off a feed from Alex Caruso (not pictured) during Game 1. (AP)
Nuggets center Mason Plumlee fouls Lakers forward Anthony Davis during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers forward LeBron James directs his teammates during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers center JaVale McGee challenges Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for a rebound during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drives for a layup during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis elevates for a shot over Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)