Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) eye the ball during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes up for a short against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) grabs a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) and center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts as he walks back to the bench for a time out against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)