J.R. Smith poured in 24 points as the Nuggets evened their Western Conference Finals series with the Lakers at two games apiece.

When asked how he would feel if an opponent was showboating after converting shots, as Smith did after nailing big baskets down the stretch on Monday, Smith admitted that it would bother him.

"I would be upset.  I mean, I'm not going to lie to you.  I would be upset," Smith said.

Chauncey Billups, who also had 24 points, said that what many see as the preferred NBA Finals between the Lakers and Cavs provides him additional motivation to overcome the Lakers.

"I don't want to see it," Billups said in reference to the popular choice of a Lakers-Cavs matchup to determine this year's NBA champion.