Lakers vs. Nuggets

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol has hit shot challenged by Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov during their game Wednesday night in Denver.   (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Lakers guard Nick Young uses a screen by teammate Chris Kaman against Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler in the second half.   (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol, guarded by Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, looks to pass the ball to guard Steve Blake in the second half.  (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill works in the post against Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried in the second half of the Lakers’ loss Wednesday.  (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried pulls down a rebound between Lakers guard Steve Blake (5) and power forward Pau Gasol in the second half.  (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol holds his ground against Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov on Wednesday night.   (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson drives to the basket against Lakers guard Steve Blake (5) and Wesley Johnson in the second half.  (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol works in the post against Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson in the second half of a game earlier this season.   (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Coach Mike D’Anoni watches Steve Blake and other Lakers prepare to start the third quarter.  (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Steve Blake drives the baseline against Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson in the first quarter.   (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill powers his way to the basket in the first half.   (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni talks to guard Jodie Meeks during a break in play in the first quarter.  (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Lakers center Chris Kaman tries to score inside against Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov in the first half.   (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill battles for rebounding position with Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov in the first half.   (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)