Lakers vs. Nuggets, Game 1

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)