Lakers star Anthony Davis dunks in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

The Lakers’ Anthony Davis, right, vies for the opening tip with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James reacts as he controls the ball while the Denver Nuggets’ Jeff Green defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray handles the ball as Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers star Anthony Davis drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamel Murray defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves passes the ball during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis handles the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis dunks in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt shoots against during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James, right, defends Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James goes up for a shot in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, is hit in the face by Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown as they go after a rebound during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura grabs a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is defended by Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis reacts after scoring past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon shoots as Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers coach Darvin Ham yells to Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder lays on the floor as teammate Rui Hachimura checks on him after a foul during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots over Lakers forward LeBron James during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Denver Nuggets’ Bruce Brown, top, reacts on the bench after a basket during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura loses the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura loses the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, fouls Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers coach Darvin Ham looks on from the sideline during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket the Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drives to the basket as Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James reacts toward an official after no foul was called during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves drives as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves shoots in front of Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown drives past Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell reacts during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis))

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura shoots in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray handles the ball as Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, shoots overLakers guard Dennis Schroder during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray celebrates a play in front of Lakers star Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon handles the ball as Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James, right, defends Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon shoots as Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, right, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope argue a call with referee Scott Foster during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James scores past Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Lakers’ LeBron James, center, Lonnie Walker IV, left, and Jarred Vanderbilt leave the court at the end of the first quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, right, grabs a rebound over Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, and teammate Rui Hachimura try a pick-and-roll against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, front, and Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, rear, during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, grabs a rebound next to Lakers guard Austin Reaves during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks i front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray reacts to an official’s call during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis shoots as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone yells to his team from the sidelines during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, shoots over Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, center, and forward Anthony Davis during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James loses the ball as the Denver Nuggets’ Jeff Green defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star LeBron James wipes his forehead late in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis shoots during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis shoots during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, loses the ball as the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray, top, and Michael Porter Jr., right, defend during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, loses the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, looks on during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward the video board during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket as the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray, left, Aaron Gordon (50) and Nikola Jokic, right, defend during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura fouls Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura falls to the floor as he fouls Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura lays on the floor after fouling Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, as teammate D’Angelo Russell, center, looks on during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, left, and forward LeBron James look on during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray handles the ball as Lakers guards D’Angelo Russell, center, and Dennis Schroder defend during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt dunks during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone argues a call during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shoots as Lakers guard Dennis Schroder defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis reaches for a rebound over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James takes a 3-point shot over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, center, is fouled by Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, left, in front of Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder and Coach Darvin Ham react to a foul call during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura drives to the basket during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, top, shoots in front of Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura drives to the basket during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets’ Jeff Green, left, during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

The Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. shoots as Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV looks on after a foul during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on his way to the basket during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dribbles past Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, looks toward his bench as Lakers stars Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James look on during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis reacts after a foul during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis reacts to a foul call during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reaches for a loose ball alongside Lakers star Anthony Davis, top, during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, shoots as Lakers star Anthony Davis defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis holds his wrist and grimaces in pain during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis holds his wrist and grimaces in pain during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, knocks the ball away from the Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James (6) vies for a rebound against Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, left, and guard Christian Braun during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, passes the ball over Lakers guard Dennis Schroder during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura works for a rebound over Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, left, during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots over Lakers guard Austin Reaves during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder gestures after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown drives to the basket for a layup during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers star Anthony Davis drives to the basket in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone watches from the sideline during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, reaches for a loose ball next to the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, left, and Bruce Brown, top right, during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reaches for a rebound during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell follows through on a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers forward LeBron James is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James loses the ball during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star LeBron James looks on during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shoots as the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, left, and Dennis Schroder defend during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV shoots in front of Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers star Anthony Davis shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denger Nuggets center Nikola Jokic handles the ball as Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives to the basket as Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves gestures after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots over Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic celebrates after a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, center, and others on the bench look on late in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis looks to shoot as the Denver Nuggets’ Bruce Brown defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers star Anthony Davis, left, is fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray handles the ball as Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, center, and Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, right, defend during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shoots during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray pumps his fist after hitting a 3-point shot as Lakers guard Dennis Schroder reacts during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James grabs a rebound between the Denver Nuggets’ Jeff Green, left, and Nikola Jokic during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Denver Nuggets’ Bruce Brown celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, center, and forward Rui Hachimura, left, look on from the sideline late in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shoots as Lakers star Anthony Davis defends during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, center, shakes hands with Nikola Jokic, left, and Jamal Murray during a timeout in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives to the basket between the Lakers’ Austin Reaves, left, and Rui Hachimura during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after missing a shot during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Members of the Lakers watch from the bench during the closing minutes of their loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell, left, and Jarred Vanderbilt show their frustration on the bench during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis looks on late in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers stars LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis stand for the national anthem before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

An image of Lakers star Anthony Davis is projected on a screen during introductions prior to Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

The Lakers enter the court prior to Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James looks down on the bench during player introductions before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Images of Lakers star LeBron James are projected on a screen during introductions prior to Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, is introduced before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forwards LeBron James, right, and Anthony Davis shake hands before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers forward LeBron James throws chalk in the air before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Actor Jack Nicholson, left, with his son Ray Nicholson looks on from his courtside seat during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy looks on from a courtside seat during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Longtime Lakers fan Flea watches Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Former Lakers teammates Pau Gasol, right, and Metta Sandiford-Artest pose for a photo after Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Former Lakers star Pau Gasol, center, poses for photos with Lakers rookie Max Christie, left, and the Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun prior to Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Laker star LeBron James warms up before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura warms up before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis warms up before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder warms up before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers guard Austin Reaves warms up before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers star Anthony Davis warms up before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)