Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Josh McRoberts (6) in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 99-90. (AP... more 

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Josh McRoberts (6) in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 99-90. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider) less