Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, argues a call next to Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green, right, in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) 
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs a rebound next to Los Angeles Lakers center Tristan Thompson in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) 
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) 
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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