Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets, Game 4(Ken Mauer)

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks over at referee Ken Mauer in the second half before he was given a technical foul against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 25, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jackson;Ken Mauer

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