May 08, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) is defended by Denver Nuggets players Kenneth Faried (35) , JaVale McGee (34) , Ty Lawson (3) and Andre Miller (24) during game five of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at the Staples Center.; Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport