Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 5

Photos from the Lakers’ 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sept. 26 in Orlando, Fla.

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after beating the Denver Nuggets in an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Lakers won 117-107 to win the series 4-1. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers check out the Western Conference championship trophy after defeating Denver in Game 5. (Associated Press)

Sept. 26, 2020 7:49 PM PT

Photos from Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 5

The Lakers gather for the trophy presentation after Game 5. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Confetti falls from the top of AdventHealth Arena as the Lakers celebrate their Western Conference finals series victory. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

LeBron James (23) and his Lakers teammates celebrate after winning Game 5. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, congratulates Lakers after Game 5. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers forward LeBron James takes a charge against Nuggets guard Gary Harris. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis faces the double-team defense of Denver’s Paul Millsap and Jamal Murray. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Alex Caruso blocks a layup by Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks to pass after driving into the defense of Anthony Davis, left, and Danny Green. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Denver coach Michael Malone talks to center Mason Plumlee during Game 5. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) with Nuggets guard Monte Morris (11) during Game 5.

Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) celebrate after stopping a play by Nuggets guard Monte Morris (11) during Game 5. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. attempts a layup against Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma during Game 5. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James sets up a play during the second half of Saturday’s game. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

The Lakers’ Dwight Howard (39) is defended by the Nuggets’ Gary Harris. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, center, watches the action during the first half of Saturday’s NBA conference final playoff. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)