Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) celebrates after tipping the ball in to score as Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill, left, and forward Metta World Peace (15) stand by in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan HIll (27) reaches up to block a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Andre Iguodala (9) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Andre Iguodala (9) passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, left, greets Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni before an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, left, goes up to block a shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway heads to his seat to watch the Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) dunks between Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) and forward Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts after Jodie Meeks was called for fouling Denver Nuggets forward Corey Brewer in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Nuggets won 126-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Nuggets won 126-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, right, shoots past Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Nuggets won 126-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Corey Brewer, left, shoots a 3-pointer over Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Nuggets won 126-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace leaves the court after their 126-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee (34) dunks over Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) and forward Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Nuggets won 126-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway signs a basketball for Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion during NBA basketball game between the Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers in Denver, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Nuggets won 126-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee, left, reaches out to deflect a pass thrown by Los Angeles Lakers guard Jodie Meeks in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 126-114 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl argues a call against his team in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 126-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Lakers guards Kobe Bryant, left, and Steve Nash confer during a break in action in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 126-114 victory over the Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, reacts after being called for a foul by referee Dan Crawford in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 126-114 victory over the Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, front, of Italy, congratulates forward Corey Brewer after his key basket against the Los Angeles Lakers late in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 126-114 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)